Eye medication shortages, particularly glaucoma treatments, can risk permanent vision loss if left untreated. Several eye drop brands have faced UK supply issues.
Current Active Shortages (3)
Fixapost®, Vizilatan Duo®, Eysano® preservative free eye drops
medium DHSC MSNThe details differ by product, strength or date. Check yours in the official wording below.
Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol [0.5%] 5mg/ml (Fixapost®) preservative free eye drops, 0.2ml unit dose, are out of stock until late November 2026.
Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol [0.5%] 5mg/ml (Vizilatan Duo®) preservative free eye drops are out of stock until March 2027.
From the official notice: DHSC MSN/2026/054, issued 11 November 2026.
Voltarol® Ophtha and Voltarol® Ophtha Multidose eye drops
medium DHSC MSNThe details differ by product, strength or date. Check yours in the official wording below.
Diclofenac (Voltarol® Ophtha) 0.1% eye drops 0.3ml unit dose preservative-free is out of stock until mid-January 2027.
Diclofenac (Voltarol® Ophtha Multidose) 0.1% eye drops will be discontinued by the end of October 2026 and cannot support any increased demand.
In plain English: There isn't extra stock for people switching to it.Ketorolac 0.5% eye drops, bromfenac 0.9mg/ml eye drops, and nepafenac (Nevanac®) 1mg/ml eye drops remain available and can support increased demand (all contain the preservative benzalkonium chloride).
In plain English: There's enough stock if people are switched to it.
From the official notice: DHSC MSN/2026/034, issued 30 July 2026.
Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml (Fixapost®) eye drops 0.2ml unit dose preservative free
medium DHSC MSNThe details differ by product, strength or date. Check yours in the official wording below.
Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol [0.5%] 5mg/ml (Fixapost®) preservative free eye drops, 0.2ml unit dose, are out of stock until January 2027.
Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol [0.5%] 5mg/ml (Vizilatan Duo®) preservative free eye drops remain available but cannot support increased demand.
In plain English: There isn't extra stock for people switching to it.Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml eye drops (containing preservatives) remain available.
Timolol (Eysano®) 5mg/ml [0.5%] preservative free eye drops remain available but cannot support increased demand.
In plain English: There isn't extra stock for people switching to it.
⚠️ Resolution estimate needs recheck — supply status is not confirmed. Check with your pharmacist.
From the official notice: DHSC MSN/2026/031, issued 9 July 2026.
What to Do If Affected
- Contact your ophthalmologist immediately if you can't get eye drops
- Don't skip glaucoma medication doses
- Ask about preservative-free vs preserved alternatives
- Multiple pharmacies may have different brands in stock
- Contact the Glaucoma UK helpline: 01233 648170
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Generated from official data: 12 November 2026 · Report an accuracy issue
Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · MHRA alerts
MediWatch is not medical advice. Always follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist, GP, specialist, NHS 111, or emergency services if you are unsure or unwell. Data checked daily.
Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · MHRA alerts
MediWatch is not medical advice. Always follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist, GP, specialist, NHS 111, or emergency services if you are unsure or unwell. Data checked daily.