dorzolamide hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
VIZO-PF DORZOLATIM dorzolamide (as hydrochloride) 20 mg/mL and timolol (as maleate) 5 mg/mL eye drop solution multi-dose bottle
AUST R: 341770
Active ingredients:
dorzolamide hydrochloride
timolol maleate

Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution

Sponsor:
AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 94200420

From
27 Apr 2026
to
31 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
TRUSOPT dorzolamide 20mg/mL (as hydrochloride) eye drops bottle
AUST R: 55022
Active ingredients:
dorzolamide hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution

Sponsor:
Mundipharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 188 009

Deletion from market:
31 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.