9 ophthalmology drugs in short supply

The drug market is not impervious to worldwide supply chain issues, and ophthalmologists are experiencing drug shortages like most other physicians this year. 

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By: Claire Wallace

According to the FDA, nine ophthalmology drugs are in short supply. 

They are: 

1. Azithromycin (AzaSite) ophthalmic solution 1%

2, Cyclopentolate ophthalmic solution

3. Dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection

4. Echothiophate iodide (phospholine iodide) ophthalmic solution

5. Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment 

6. Fluorescein Injection

7. Hydroxypropyl (Lacrisert) cellulose ophthalmic insert 

8. Teprotumumab-trbw 

9. Triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

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