Permanently Discontinued

FENTANYL PATCH

PRO DOC LIMITEE

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 FENTANYL PATCH discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that FENTANYL PATCH 50MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 2, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is FENTANYL PATCH 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 strength50MCG

Last updated2019-11-02

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

DURAGESIC 50

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50MCG · DIN 01937391

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-FENTANYL

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50MCG · DIN 02282968

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Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP 50MCG/ML

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50MCG · DIN 01988778

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP

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50MCG · DIN 00888346

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

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50MCG · DIN 02126648

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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.

DIN

02395673

Strength

50MCG

Dosage Form

PATCH

Route

TRANSDERMAL

Active Ingredient

FENTANYL

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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Shortage History

2019-11-02

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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