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Levobunolol shortage status

Widespread shortage

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

Levobunolol is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 2 of 4 reported products are affected. Manufacturers have not committed to a recovery date.
Products affected
2 of 4
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Reports on file
5
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
APO-LEVOBUNOLOL OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION USP 0.5%
0.5% · LIQUID · APOTEX INC
DIN 02241574 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-LEVOBUNOLOL OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION USP 0.25%
0.25% · LIQUID · APOTEX INC
DIN 02241575 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Discontinued
BETAGAN 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOL
5MG · LIQUID · ALLERGAN INC
DIN 00637661
Discontinued
BETAGAN OPH SOLN 0.25%
0.25% · LIQUID · ALLERGAN INC
DIN 00751286
Resolved
BETAGAN OPH SOLN 0.25%
0.25% · LIQUID · ALLERGAN INC
DIN 00751286 · ended Jul 26, 2017 · Other (Please describe in comments)

What's happening

Levobunolol is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC.

The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; other (please describe in comments). 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.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Levobunolol 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 Levobunolol 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.