TRUSAMIDE dorzolamide (as hydrochloride) 20 mg/mL eye drops bottle - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TRUSAMIDE dorzolamide (as hydrochloride) 20 mg/mL eye drops bottle
AUST R: 217251
Active ingredients:
dorzolamide hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Eye Drops

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
16 Sep 2026
to
31 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An overseas registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals