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DORZOLAMIDE HCL

All products: Limited Use (codes 171, 172, 387)

Other products in the same Health Canada class (S01E, S01EC) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Acetazolamide (Acetazolamide): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Methazolamide (Neptazane): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Brinzolamide (Azopt): limited Use 171, 172, 387
  • Brimonidine + brinzolamide (Simbrinza): limited Use 466, 393
  • Betaxolol (Betoptic S): general benefit
  • Levobunolol (Betagan): general benefit

11 more in the class list below

Jamp-Dorzolamide · DIN 02453347 · 2% · Oph Sol

Limited Use — Reason for Use code 171, 172, 387 requiredDormant since 2025-11-01 · checked 2026-09-19 · What does dormant mean?
StatusLimited Use — Reason for Use code 171, 172, 387 required
Write on scriptLU code 171, 172, 387 (patient must meet the criteria below)
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
Ontario Limited Use criteria — code 171, 172, 387
Reason for Use code 171 As first line treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients who cannot tolerate an ophthalmic beta-blocking agent or where beta-blocking agents are contraindicated. Coverage limit: LU Authorization Period: Indefinite Reason for Use code 172 As second line monotherapy or combination therapy in patients who do not have an adequate intraocular pressure lowering response to ophthalmic beta-blocking agents. Coverage limit: LU Authorization Period: Indefinite Reason for Use code 387 For use as adjunctive therapy with an ophthalmic beta-blocking agent in an urgent situation (e.g. patients with a high baseline intraocular pressure) where monotherapy is unlikely to be effective. Coverage limit: LU Authorization Period: Indefinite
Brand vs generic price
Lowest DBP recovery rule under medically necessary no-substitution claims: 6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims The Side Effect Reporting Form will not have to be renewed. However, the pharmacy must maintain a copy of the prescription that contains a direction that there be no substitution and the required Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form (completed and signed by the prescriber). The prescriber must write “No Substitution” or “No Sub” on renewal or subsequent new written prescriptions, and indicate “No Substitution” on subsequent new oral prescriptions. The dispenser will be reimbursed the DBP plus a mark-up and the lesser of the posted usual and customary fee or the ODB dispensing fee minus the applicable ODB co-payment amount. Where a completed Side Effect Reporting Form is not available at the pharmacy during an inspection, the difference between the cost of the higher-cost product and the lowest DBP listed for the interchangeable category will be recovered. (ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗) 6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims The Ministry will provide reimbursement of a higher-cost interchangeable product in medically necessary circumstances where a patient has experienced a significant adverse reaction with two (2) lower-cost interchangeable drug products, where available. When a prescriber identifies a patient for which it is medically necessary that a higher cost interchangeable product be provided, the prescriber must: • Complete, sign and forward to the pharmacist a copy of the Health Canada side effect reporting form for each lower-cost interchangeable drug product trialed (Side Effect Reporting Form[s]); and • Write “No Substitution” or “No Sub” on a written prescription or indicate “No Substitution” to the pharmacist in the case of a verbal prescription. The prescriber should keep a copy of the completed form in the patient’s record for future use and reference. In the case of a written prescription, when the pharmacist or dispensing physician receives a prescription with the written notation “No Substitution” or “No Sub”, reimbursement will be provided for the higher-cost interchangeable product only if the prescription is accompanied by a completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed. This form must be completely filled out noting the details of the adverse reaction and signed by the prescriber. In the case of a verbal prescription, the prescriber must satisfy the operator of the pharmacy or dispensing physician that a completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed has been completed and signed by the prescriber. A written record of this verbal prescription and the completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form must be received by the pharmacy prior to claim submission. Upon receipt, the pharmacist must: • Fax, submit online or mail the completed and signed form to Health Canada’s Canada Vigilance Program; and • Retain his or her copy of the completed and signed Side Effect Reporting Form. (ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗)
1 brand, same coverage
Jamp-Dorzolamide · DIN 02453347 Manufacturer: Jamp Pharma Corporation; listing date 2020-02-28 Health Canada: Dormant since 2025-11-01 · brand JAMP-DORZOLAMIDE · ATC S01EC03 DORZOLAMIDE · form Solution · route Ophthalmic · ingredients DORZOLAMIDE (DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE) 2 %/W/V · company Jamp pharma corporation · schedule Prescription
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Jamp-Dorzolamide: Formulary list price $1.4757/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $1.4757 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=93987 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02453347)

Source record
DIN 02453347: Jamp-Dorzolamide Raw flags: sec12=Y, sec3=Y Item: 523600083; group id 623; item number 1590; lccId 00086; manufacturer id JPC Source form: Oph Sol; strength: 2% Recorded listing: Limited Use: paid only with a Reason for Use code and the criteria below Source prices (unrounded): $1.4757; ministry $1.4757 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02453347 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=93987
Interchangeable products
Dorzolamide · DIN 02522373 · $1.4757 Med-Dorzolamide · DIN 02457210 · $1.4757 Sandoz Dorzolamide · DIN 02316307 · $1.4757 Trusopt · DIN 02216205 · $1.4757
Shortage status: not checked (no credentials)
Health Canada lists this DIN as Dormant since 2025-11-01 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Other drugs in the same formulary class (52:36 Other Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Agents) and how they are covered

Matched class: 52:36 Other Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Agents

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: BETAXOLOL HCL, DICLOFENAC SODIUM, LEVOBUNOLOL HCL Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): ACETAZOLAMIDE, METHAZOLAMIDE, SODIUM CROMOGLYCATE, TIMOLOL MALEATE 52:36 Other Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Agents

ACETAZOLAMIDE

· 2 products · General benefit (1), Listed, not a benefit (1) · strengths: 250mg · Tab

METHAZOLAMIDE

· 2 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (1) · strengths: 50mg · Tab

BRINZOLAMIDE

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 171, 172, 387 · strengths: 1% · Oph Susp

BRINZOLAMIDE & BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 466, 393 · strengths: 1.0% & 0.2% · Oph Susp-10mL Pk

BETAXOLOL HCL

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.25% · Oph Susp

LEVOBUNOLOL HCL

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.5% · Oph Sol

TIMOLOL MALEATE

· 10 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (8) · strengths: 0.25%, 0.5% · Oph Gellan Sol, Oph Sol

BIMATOPROST

· 8 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), Limited Use, codes 171, 172, 387 (7) · strengths: 0.03%, 0.01% · Oph Sol, Oph Sol-5mL Pk, Oph Sol-7.5mL Pk

BRIMONIDINE

· 7 products · Limited Use, codes 171, 172, 387 · strengths: 0.15%, 0.2% · Oph Sol

BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE & TIMOLOL MALEATE

· 3 products · Limited Use, codes 310, 393 · strengths: 0.2% & 0.5% · Oph Sol-10mL Pk

BRINZOLAMIDE & TIMOLOL MALEATE

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 310, 393 · strengths: 1% & 0.5% · Oph Susp-5mL Pk

DORZOLAMIDE HCL & TIMOLOL MALEATE

· 11 products · Limited Use, codes 310, 393 · strengths: 2% & 0.5% · Oph Sol, Oph Sol-0.2mL Pk Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 52:36 and 20 more
Full class listing Related classes: 52:04 Anti-Infectives, 52:08 Anti-Inflammatory Agents, 52:16 Local Anesthetics, 52:20 Miotics, 52:24 Mydriatics, 52:32 Vasoconstrictors Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1 INDICATIONS Sandoz Dorzolamide (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution) 2% is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with: • ocular hypertension • open-angle glaucoma 1.1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (<18 years of age): Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, an indication for pediatric use has not been authorized. 1.2 Geriatrics Geriatrics (>65 years of age): No overall differences in effectiveness or safety were observed between these patients and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out (see 7.1.4 Geriatrics). https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00075318.PDF PM date: APR 17, 2024 Source product: SANDOZ DORZOLAMIDE; DIN 02316307; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.
Health Canada: dormant products
Health Canada defines dormant products as: “products that were previously marketed in Canada but for which the manufacturer has suspended sale for period of at least 12 months.” (canada.ca, Sep 10, 2026 ↗)