Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

TRANSDERM-NITRO 0.6

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is TRANSDERM-NITRO 0.6 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TRANSDERM-NITRO 0.6 0.6MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 17, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TRANSDERM-NITRO 0.6 not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength0.6MG
Report last updated2022-01-17
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Other Products

NITRO-DUR 0.6

USPHARMA LTD

0.6MG · DIN 01911929

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRINIPATCH 0.6

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

0.6MG · DIN 02230734

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-NITRO PATCH 0.6

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.6MG · DIN 02407469

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NITRO-DUR 0.8

USPHARMA LTD

0.8MG · DIN 02011271

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NITRO-DUR 0.4

USPHARMA LTD

0.4MG · DIN 01911902

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NITRO-DUR 0.2

USPHARMA LTD

0.2MG · DIN 01911910

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02046156

Strength

0.6MG

Dosage Form

PATCH (EXTENDED RELEASE)

Route

TRANSDERMAL

Active Ingredient

NITROGLYCERIN

See all NITROGLYCERIN products →

Shortage History