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Trypan Blue (Visionblue, D.o.r.c. Vision Blue) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 12, 2026

Trypan Blue has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A dye used to stain tissues during eye surgery.

Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
4

Shortage history

2023 2024 2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
VISIONBLUE
0.06% · SOLUTION DROPS · DUTCH OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH CENTER INTERNATIONAL BV
DIN 02279525 · ended Jul 10, 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 · Delayed release from MAH
Resolved
VISIONBLUE
0.06% · SOLUTION DROPS · DUTCH OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH CENTER INTERNATIONAL BV
DIN 02279525 · ended Aug 8, 2023 · Shortage due to contract laboratory testing delays-resolved on August 08, 2023
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

There are no active shortage reports for Trypan Blue. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Trypan Blue used for?

A dye used to stain tissues during eye surgery.

When will Trypan Blue be back in stock in Canada?

Trypan Blue has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Trypan Blue in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

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.