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Brimonidine shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Brimonidine products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 9 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Jan 15, 2027.
Products affected
2 of 9
In shortage since
Mar 24, 2026
Est. full return
Jan 15, 2027
Reports on file
45
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
JAMP BRIMONIDINE
0.2% · SOLUTION · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02449226 · since Jun 17, 2026, est. end Jan 15, 2027 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
BRIMONIDINE P
0.15% · SOLUTION · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02301334 · since May 5, 2026, est. end Jul 17, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
BRIMONIDINE P
0.15% · SOLUTION · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02301334 · since Mar 24, 2026, est. end Jul 17, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP BRIMONIDINE
0.2% · SOLUTION · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02449226 · ended May 12, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
SANDOZ BRIMONIDINE
0.2% · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02305429 · ended Mar 9, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ BRIMONIDINE
0.2% · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02305429 · ended Jan 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BRIMONIDINE P
0.15% · SOLUTION · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02301334 · ended Nov 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MED-BRIMONIDINE
0.2% · SOLUTION · GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC
DIN 02507811 · ended Nov 15, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
BRIMONIDINE P
0.15% · SOLUTION · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02301334 · ended Jun 24, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION
0.2% · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02515377
Discontinued
BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION
0.2% · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02515377
Resolved
SANDOZ BRIMONIDINE
0.2% · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02305429 · ended Jul 2, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 45 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Brimonidine is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, AA PHARMA INC.

The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.

If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.

Brimonidine is classified under “ANTIGLAUCOMA PREPARATIONS AND MIOTICS” (ATC S01EA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Brimonidine be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jan 15, 2027. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Brimonidine 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.