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ATC S01HA04 · Local Anesthetics · updated 2 Nov 2026
Proxymetacaine shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Proxymetacaine has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Ireland), covering 2 products from 2 companies.
Is there a Proxymetacaine shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Proxymetacaine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Ireland. No company has given a return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Ireland.
Timeline
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 countriesListed: Bausch Health BHC · NYSE / TSX
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group S01HA · Local AnestheticsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ODAN-PROPARACAINE (15 mL) | ODAN LABORATORIES LTD | 15 Apr 2016 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| IE | Minims Proxymetacaine hydrochloride 0.5% w / v, Eye Drops, Solution | Bausch + Lomb Ireland Limited | 16 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Manufacturing delay |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Proxymetacaine shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Proxymetacaine is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Ireland. No company has given a return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Ireland.
When will Proxymetacaine be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Canada: no date given; Ireland: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Proxymetacaine in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Proxymetacaine shortages?
Odan, Bausch Health.