Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 20, 2026
Timolol Travoprost is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 2 of 2 reported products are affected. The latest manufacturer estimate for full recovery is Oct 19, 2026.
Combination eye drops used to lower eye pressure in glaucoma.
Products affected
2 / 2
In shortage since
Oct 8, 2025
Est. full return
Oct 19, 2026
Reports on file
12
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
DIN 02278251 · ended Feb 27, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
What's happening
Timolol Travoprost is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC, APOTEX INC.
The reported causes are: demand increase for the drug; 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.
Timolol Travoprost is classified under “ANTIGLAUCOMA PREPARATIONS AND MIOTICS” (ATC S01ED).
Recent changes
Jul 20, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
What is Timolol Travoprost used for?
Combination eye drops used to lower eye pressure in glaucoma.
When will Timolol Travoprost be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Oct 19, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Timolol Travoprost 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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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.