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ATC S01JA02 · Colouring Agents · updated 2 Nov 2026
Rose Bengal Sodium shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Rose Bengal Sodium has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.
Is there a Rose Bengal Sodium shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Rose Bengal Sodium is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.
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 countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group S01JA · Colouring AgentsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ODAN-ROSE (5 mL) | ODAN LABORATORIES LTD | 15 Apr 2016 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Rose Bengal Sodium shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Rose Bengal Sodium is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.
When will Rose Bengal Sodium be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Canada: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Rose Bengal Sodium in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Rose Bengal Sodium shortages?
Odan.