Discontinuation of Timoptol® and Timoptol®-XE Eye Drops

HPS Pharmacies wishes to advise that Mundipharma is discontinuing Timoptol^® and Timoptol®-XE eye drops as follows:

Timoptol^® Eye Drops
Timolol maleate 0.5%
ARTG 28775

 Timoptol^®-XE Eye Drops
Timolol maleate 0.5%
ARTG 50306

Timoptol^® 0.5% eye drops are to be discontinued in late November 2024 and Timoptol^®-XE 0.5% are to be discontinued in late July 2024.

The following internationally registered alternatives have been approved for supply under Section 19A of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989:

• Alternatives to Timoptol^®-XE 0.5%
  • Timoptol^®-XE 0.5% (South Africa)
  • Timoptol^®-LA 0.5% (UK)
• Alternative to Timoptol^® 0.5%
  • Timolol 0.5% w/v eye drops solution Brown and Burk (UK) – S19A approval begins 1/11/2024.

Retain this notice in a prominent position, including in other related business units for at least one month. Report any problems identified with medicines, vaccines or medical devices to the TGA.

Should you require further information regarding this matter, please contact Mundipharma on 1800 188 009 or your pharmacist at HPS Pharmacies.

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