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Betaxolol shortage status

Discontinued

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Betaxolol products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
8

Reports by product

Discontinued
BETOPTIC S
0.25% · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 01908448
Discontinued
BETOPTIC S
0.25% · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 01908448
Resolved
BETOPTIC S
0.25% · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 01908448 · ended Aug 27, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
BETOPTIC S
0.25% · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 01908448 · ended May 13, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BETOPTIC S
.25% · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 01908448 · ended Apr 20, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BETOPTIC S
.25% · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 01908448 · ended Apr 20, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BETOPTIC S
.25% · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 01908448 · ended Dec 20, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BETOPTIC S
.25% · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 01908448 · ended Jun 5, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

One or more Betaxolol products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Betaxolol is classified under “ANTIGLAUCOMA PREPARATIONS AND MIOTICS” (ATC S01ED).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Betaxolol be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Betaxolol in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.