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CA ATC S01EE04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Travoprost shortage in Canada

Is there a Travoprost shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Travoprost products are reported short in Canada, the first since 9 Dec 2019. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Apr 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO-TRAVOPROST Z (5 ML)APOTEX INC9 Dec 2019not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CASANDOZ TRAVOPROST (5ML)SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED13 Jul 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAJAMP TRAVOPROST Z (5)JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION15 Sep 202629 Jan 2027Increased demand
Demand increase for the drug
CATRAVATAN Z (1 Drop-tainer® dispenser of 5 mL)NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC28 Sep 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAIZBA (5ml) discontinuationNOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INCnot given30 Apr 2027Not stated

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.