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Active Shortage

FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP

HIKMA 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 there a shortage of FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP in Canada?

Yes. FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP 50MCG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 2, 2023).

Why is FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP not available?

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

When will FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength50MCG
Last updated2023-11-02

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

FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

50MCG · DIN 00888346

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION U.S.P.-LIQ IV IM EPD

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

50MCG · DIN 02126648

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION SDZ

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MCG · DIN 02384124

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SUBLIMAZE INJ 50MCG/ML

JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA, DIVISION OF JANSSEN-ORTHO INC.

50MCG · DIN 00751251

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP 50MCG/ML

DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (CANADA) INC.

50MCG · DIN 01988778

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DURAGESIC 50

JANSSEN INC

50MCG · DIN 01937391

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02385406

Strength

50MCG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

EPIDURAL INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

FENTANYL

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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