Dorzolamide (Trusopt, Trusopt Preservative-Free) shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 8, 2026
Dorzolamide has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
An eye drop (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) used to lower pressure inside the eye in glaucoma.
Products affected
0 / 5
Reports on file
26
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
DORZOLAMIDE
20MG · SOLUTION · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02522373 · ended Sep 7, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
TRUSOPT
2% · SOLUTION · ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES
DIN 02216205
To be discontinued
TRUSOPT
2% · SOLUTION · ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES
DIN 02216205
Resolved
TRUSOPT
2% · SOLUTION · ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES
DIN 02216205 · ended Jul 9, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
DORZOLAMIDE
20MG · SOLUTION · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02522373 · ended Jun 16, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
SANDOZ DORZOLAMIDE
2% · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02316307
Resolved
SANDOZ DORZOLAMIDE
2% · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02316307 · ended May 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TRUSOPT PRESERVATIVE-FREE
2% · SOLUTION · ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES
DIN 02269090 · ended Apr 4, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Discontinued
TRUSOPT PRESERVATIVE-FREE
2% · SOLUTION · ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES
DIN 02269090
Resolved
TRUSOPT
2% · SOLUTION · ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES
DIN 02216205 · ended Mar 21, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Avoided
TRUSOPT
2% · SOLUTION · ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES
DIN 02216205 · ended Mar 3, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ DORZOLAMIDE
2% · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02316307 · ended Oct 21, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 26 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Dorzolamide. Health Canada has 26 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Dorzolamide is classified under “ANTIGLAUCOMA PREPARATIONS AND MIOTICS” (ATC S01EC).
Recent changes
Sep 8, 2026
Shortage resolved
Common questions
What is Dorzolamide used for?
An eye drop (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) used to lower pressure inside the eye in glaucoma.
When will Dorzolamide be back in stock in Canada?
Dorzolamide has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Dorzolamide in shortage?
It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.
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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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.