Provincial drug shortage: Acetylcholine (Miochol-E) 20 mg/2 mL intraocular solution

Classification: Cholinergic agonist

Indication: Induction of miosis

Duration: Acetylcholine intraocular solution is on backorder from Bausch and Lomb, the only manufacturer in Canada. Supply is not anticipated to return until fall/winter 2025.

NH pharmacy currently has low stock remaining.

Further information and practice implications.