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Trifluridine (Viroptic) shortage status

Discontinued

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

Trifluridine products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.

An antiviral eye drop used to treat herpes infections of the eye.

Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
3

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Discontinued
VIROPTIC
1% · SOLUTION · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 00687456
Resolved
VIROPTIC
1% · SOLUTION · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 00687456 · ended Jan 25, 2022 · DISCONTINUED
Resolved
VIROPTIC
1% · SOLUTION · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 00687456 · ended Oct 24, 2017

What's happening

One or more Trifluridine products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Trifluridine is classified under “ANTIINFECTIVES” (ATC S01AD).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Trifluridine used for?

An antiviral eye drop used to treat herpes infections of the eye.

When will Trifluridine 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 Trifluridine 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.