CA ATC S01ED01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Timolol shortage in Canada
Is there a Timolol shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Timolol products are reported short in Canada, the first since 15 Apr 2016. The company estimate for the return is 27 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Jul 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ODAN-TIMOLOL (5 mL; 10 mL; 15 mL) | ODAN LABORATORIES LTD | 15 Apr 2016 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ODAN-TIMOLOL (5 mL; 10 mL; 15 mL) | ODAN LABORATORIES LTD | 15 Apr 2016 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TIMOLOL MALEATE-EX (5ML) | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | 13 May 2024 | 30 Jul 2027 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-TIMOP (10 ML) | APOTEX INC | 14 Jan 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TIMOLOL MALEATE-EX (5ML) | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | 17 Nov 2025 | 30 Jul 2027 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | JAMP-TIMOLOL (5) | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | 15 Sep 2026 | 27 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.