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ATC S01BC10 · Antiinflammatory Agents, Non-Steroids · updated 2 Nov 2026

Nepafenac shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Nepafenac has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Is there a Nepafenac shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Nepafenac is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 30 Jun 2027 (Canada). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since20 Jul 20263 months ago
Earliest return30 Jun 2027company estimate
Main reasonActive ingredient shortage
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada2 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Canada
ILEVRO (1 bottle of 3 mL)ILEVRO (1 bottle of 3 mL)today

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Novartis2 NOVN

Listed: Novartis NOVN · SIX Swiss

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01BC · Antiinflammatory Agents, Non-Steroids
Diclofenac8/16Bromfenac3/16Indometacin1/16Ketorolac1/16Nepafenac1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAILEVRO (1 bottle of 3 mL)NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC20 Jul 2026not givenActive ingredient shortage
Shortage of an active ingredient
CAILEVRO (1 bottle of 3 mL) discontinuationNOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INCnot given30 Jun 2027Not stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Nepafenac shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Nepafenac is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 30 Jun 2027 (Canada). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

When will Nepafenac be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Jun 2027 in Canada; Canada: 30 Jun 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Nepafenac in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: active ingredient shortage. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Nepafenac shortages?

Novartis.