Permanently Discontinued

REMIFENTANIL FOR INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 REMIFENTANIL FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that REMIFENTANIL FOR INJECTION 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 24, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is REMIFENTANIL FOR INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file1 product

Affected strength1MG

Report last updated2020-01-24

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

REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

STERIMAX INC

2MG · DIN 02366479

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

Remifentanil hydrochloride for injection 1 mg/vial

Remifentanil hydrochloride for injection; Out of specification (Assay & Impurity)

Type II2026-06-26

Moderate health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

02344424

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

REMIFENTANIL

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History

2020-01-24

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

ACETAMINOPHEN WITH CODEINE - CAPLET

DIN 02143933

DIN 00834319

3.5MG · DIN 02438399

0.5MG · DIN 02301407

100MG · DIN 02420155

200MG · DIN 02420163