Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH 12MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 3, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX 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 · 2 same form & route
Affected strength12MCG
Report last updated2019-09-03
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.

Closest Matches

SANDOZ FENTANYL PATCH

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

12MCG · DIN 02327112

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TEVA-FENTANYL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

75MCG · DIN 02282976

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MCG · DIN 02240434

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

FENTORA

PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY

400MCG · DIN 02408023

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

FENTANYL INJECTION BP

STERIMAX INC

1000MCG · DIN 02496178

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

50MCG · DIN 02501554

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02330105

Strength

12MCG

Dosage Form

PATCH

Route

TRANSDERMAL

Active Ingredient

FENTANYL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-09-03

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons