Active shortage affecting some presentations — official DHSC / NHSBSA data list a current shortage for: Voltarol® Ophtha and Voltarol® Ophtha Multidose eye drops (MSN/2026/034) (official data last checked 12 November 2026, 06:18 UTC). Other forms of Voltarol ophtha may not be affected — check with your pharmacy before travelling.
Voltarol® Ophtha and Voltarol® Ophtha Multidose eye drops
Shortage
Expected: see the official wording
The details differ by product, strength or date. Check yours in the official wording below.
The notice says
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.
Don't stop or change your medicine on your own. Ask your pharmacist or GP.
Not medical advice. MediWatch reports official UK medicine supply data; it is not a substitute for advice from a pharmacist, GP or prescriber. Do not stop, change or switch a medicine without speaking to them first. If you are unwell, contact NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency. How we check our information.
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Where to get Voltarol ophtha
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Ask your GP or prescriber about an alternative if it can't be sourced. Don't stop or switch medicine on your own.