Latanoprost (Monopost)

[Karjade]

My Chemist is having difficulty in getting Latanoprost drops and now I am getting worried! Is anybody else having difficulty getting this and is there a shortage?

[Nala2509]

yes I am having difficulty getting these drops, I intend to contact the eye clinic for help. I understand from another post on here that there is a general shortage

[Flourpot in reply to Nala2509]

me too. Does anyone have a suggestion for an alternative please. I’ve been told not to use the latanoprost with preservatives. Why would this be?

[Thyb in reply to Flourpot]

Travoprost Preservative free are better than Monosopt for me as Monosopt cause me allergies .e.g. very sore red eyes, headaches

[Flourpot in reply to Thyb]

thank you. I am having to use with pres. until my usual Latanoprost becomes available so fingers crossed it won’t be for too long

[Karjade in reply to Nala2509]

That’s awful! I will give it a couple of weeks to see if they become available and if not I will then phone the Eye Department to see what they have to say. Thank you for your reply.

[AchillesM10]

Hi, I asked my GP to switch me from Latanaprost to Xalatan as these do not need to be kept in a fridge as, when travelling, I don't always have access to a fridge. My pharmacist and GP were both happy with the switch. Hope this helps,

Dave

[Karjade in reply to AchillesM10]

My Latanoprost is without preservatives and they do not have to be kept in a fridge. Thank you for your reply Dave.

[Sunshine8888]

Hi Karjade I was told by Boots this week that they couldn’t get my drops until May. I contacted other pharmacies to see who could get them, when I found one I contacted my surgery who then reissued the prescription so I managed to get them by doing this. Hope you manage to get yours x

[Karjade in reply to Sunshine8888]

thank you for that. I have tried to get hold of Boots all day by phone and they never pick up. I will have to go up there next week. In the meantime I will phone some other chemists to see if they have got them. Thank you for your reply.

[Trish_GlaucomaUK Partner]

Hello, There has been a problem with production of Monopost which was confirmed on an earlier post/topic

Wholesalers should start distribution on 17th March

[Karjade in reply to Trish_GlaucomaUK]

thank you Trish. Such a relief to know it will not be out of stock for long xx