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Cyclopentolate shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Cyclopentolate products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 4 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Apr 15, 2016
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 shortageODAN-CYCLOPENTOLATE
0.5% · SOLUTION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00626635 · since Apr 15, 2016, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCYCLOGYL
1% · DROPS · ALCON CANADA INC
DIN 00252506 · ended Sep 30, 2024 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedODAN-CYCLOPENTOLATE
1% · SOLUTION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00626627 · ended May 24, 2024 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedODAN-CYCLOPENTOLATE
1% · SOLUTION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00626627 · ended Oct 4, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedODAN-CYCLOPENTOLATE
1% · SOLUTION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00626627 · ended Aug 4, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedMINIMS CYCLOPENTOLATE HYDROCHLORIDE
1% · SOLUTION
DROPS · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 02148382 · ended Jan 23, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedMINIMS CYCLOPENTOLATE HYDROCHLORIDE
1% · SOLUTION
DROPS · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 02148382 · ended Jun 8, 2022 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedODAN-CYCLOPENTOLATE
1% · SOLUTION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00626627 · ended May 11, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedMINIMS CYCLOPENTOLATE HYDROCHLORIDE 1%
1% · DROPS · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 02148382 · ended Sep 23, 2020 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
ResolvedCYCLOGYL
1% · DROPS · ALCON CANADA INC
DIN 00252506 · ended Aug 4, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedMINIMS CYCLOPENTOLATE HYDROCHLORIDE 1%
1% · DROPS · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 02148382 · ended Jan 10, 2020 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
ResolvedMINIMS CYCLOPENTOLATE HYDROCHLORIDE 1%
1% · DROPS · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 02148382 · ended Sep 5, 2018 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Showing 12 of 14 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Cyclopentolate is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by ODAN LABORATORIES LTD.
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.
Cyclopentolate is classified under “MYDRIATICSAND CYCLOPLEGICS” (ATC S01FA).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Cyclopentolate 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 Cyclopentolate 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.
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.