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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-FENTANYL MTX

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-FENTANYL MTX discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-FENTANYL MTX 75MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-FENTANYL MTX not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength75MCG
Last updated2022-04-07

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 75

JANSSEN INC

75MCG · DIN 01937405

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PAT-FENTANYL MAT

PATRIOT A DIVISION OF JANSSEN INC

75MCG · DIN 02376792

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DURAGESIC 100

JANSSEN INC

100MCG · DIN 01937413

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DURAGESIC 25

JANSSEN INC

25MCG · DIN 01937383

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DURAGESIC 50

JANSSEN INC

50MCG · DIN 01937391

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DURAGESIC 12

JANSSEN INC

12MCG · DIN 02280345

Different strengthSame 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

02341409

Strength

75MCG

Dosage Form

PATCH

Route

TRANSDERMAL

Active Ingredient

FENTANYL

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Shortage History