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Trypan Blue shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Trypan Blue products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 1 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Jul 14, 2026.
Products affected
1 / 1
In shortage since
May 21, 2026
Est. full return
Jul 14, 2026
Reports on file
4
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
VISIONBLUE
0.06% · SOLUTION DROPS · DUTCH OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH CENTER INTERNATIONAL BV
DIN 02279525 · since May 21, 2026, est. end Jul 14, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
VISIONBLUE
0.06% · SOLUTION DROPS · DUTCH OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH CENTER INTERNATIONAL BV
DIN 02279525 · ended Mar 1, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
VISIONBLUE
0.06% · SOLUTION DROPS · DUTCH OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH CENTER INTERNATIONAL BV
DIN 02279525 · ended Aug 8, 2023 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
D.O.R.C. VISION BLUE
0.06% · DROPS · DUTCH OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH CENTER INTERNATIONAL BV
DIN 02279525 · ended Jan 19, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.

What's happening

Trypan Blue is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by DUTCH OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH CENTER INTERNATIONAL BV.

The reported cause is: delay in shipping 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.

Trypan Blue is classified under “SURGICAL AIDS” (ATC S01KX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Trypan Blue be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 14, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Trypan Blue 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.

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.