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MYLAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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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 MYLAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH 25MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 3, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MYLAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
02396718
Strength
25MCG
Dosage Form
PATCH
Route
TRANSDERMAL
Active Ingredient
FENTANYL
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-08-16
Reason for Shortage
Delay in shipping of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
MYLAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
500MG · DIN 02385473
333MG · DIN 02293269
40MG · DIN 02257963
10MG · DIN 02257955
DIN 02388138
DIN 02388146
50MG · DIN 02468549
2G · DIN 02407310
1G · DIN 02407302
12.5MG · DIN 02554631
100MG · DIN 02247244
25MG · DIN 02247243