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ATC S01HA03 · Local Anesthetics · updated 4 Nov 2026

Tetracaine shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Tetracaine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Belgium), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Tetracaine shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Tetracaine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Belgium. The earliest expected return is 27 Jan 2027 (Belgium). New since 5 Oct 2026: Belgium.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since4 Nov 20260 days ago
Earliest return27 Jan 2027company estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgium1 product shortSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Belgium
2027Minims Tetracaine Hydrochloride 10 mg/ml eyeMinims Tetracaine Hydrochloride 10 mg/ml eye drops sol. single-dose cont. 20 x 0.5 mltoday

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
Bausch Health1 BHC

Listed: Bausch Health BHC · NYSE / TSX

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01HA · Local Anesthetics
Oxybuprocaine2/16Proxymetacaine2/16Combinations1/16Tetracaine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEMinims Tetracaine Hydrochloride 10 mg/ml eye drops sol. single-dose cont. 20 x 0.5 mlBausch + Lomb Ireland4 Nov 202627 Jan 2027Increased demand

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

Questions

Is there a Tetracaine shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Tetracaine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Belgium. The earliest expected return is 27 Jan 2027 (Belgium). New since 5 Oct 2026: Belgium.

When will Tetracaine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 27 Jan 2027 in Belgium; Belgium: 27 Jan 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Tetracaine in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: increased demand. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Tetracaine shortages?

Bausch Health.