Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Tropicamide products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 3 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
Eye drops used to widen the pupil for eye examinations.
Products affected
1 / 3
In shortage since
Apr 15, 2016
Reports on file
9
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).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
ODAN-TROPICAMIDE
0.5% · SOLUTION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00627704 · since Apr 15, 2016, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ODAN-TROPICAMIDE
1% · SOLUTION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00622885 · ended May 28, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MINIMS TROPICAMIDE
1% · DROPS · BAUSCH & LOMB INC
DIN 02148536 · ended Dec 14, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
ODAN-TROPICAMIDE
1% · SOLUTION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00622885 · ended Aug 3, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
MINIMS TROPICAMIDE
1% · DROPS · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 02148536 · ended Jan 15, 2022 · delay in production
Resolved
ODAN-TROPICAMIDE
1% · SOLUTION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00622885 · ended Oct 14, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Tropicamide 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.
Tropicamide is classified under “MYDRIATICSAND CYCLOPLEGICS” (ATC S01FA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Tropicamide used for?
Eye drops used to widen the pupil for eye examinations.
When will Tropicamide 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 Tropicamide 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.