RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH
RANBAXY 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 RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH 25MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 15, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
TEVA-FENTANYL
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
SANDOZ FENTANYL PATCH
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
FENTORA
PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY
FENTANYL INJECTION BP
STERIMAX INC
FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION, USP
FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
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
02330113
Strength
25MCG
Dosage Form
PATCH
Route
TRANSDERMAL
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
Other Products from RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 02285630
20MG · DIN 02285622
75MCG · DIN 02330148
50MCG · DIN 02330121
100MCG · DIN 02330156
12MCG · DIN 02330105
100MG · DIN 02319055
400MG · DIN 02319071
10MG · DIN 02421364
850MG · DIN 02269058
500MG · DIN 02269031
1MG · DIN 02358093