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 100MCG 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.
Closest Matches
DURAGESIC 100
JANSSEN INC
CO FENTANYL
COBALT PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY
Other Products
DURAGESIC 75
JANSSEN INC
DURAGESIC 25
JANSSEN INC
DURAGESIC 50
JANSSEN INC
PAT-FENTANYL MAT
PATRIOT A DIVISION OF JANSSEN INC
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
02330156
Strength
100MCG
Dosage Form
PATCH
Route
TRANSDERMAL
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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.
20MG · DIN 02285622
40MG · DIN 02285630
12MCG · DIN 02330105
25MCG · DIN 02330113
50MCG · DIN 02330121
75MCG · DIN 02330148
100MG · DIN 02319055
400MG · DIN 02319071
10MG · DIN 02421364
850MG · DIN 02269058
500MG · DIN 02269031
1MG · DIN 02358093