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Anticipated Shortage

TRINIPATCH 0.2

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS 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 there a shortage of TRINIPATCH 0.2 in Canada?

A shortage of TRINIPATCH 0.2 0.2MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated October 7, 2026), but it has not started yet.

When will TRINIPATCH 0.2 be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 15, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~36 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength0.2MG
Last updated2026-10-07

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Closest Matches

MINITRAN

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

0.2MG · DIN 02162806

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TRANSDERM-NITRO 0.8

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 02046164

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NITRO-DUR 0.4

USPHARMA LTD

0.4MG · DIN 01911902

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NITRO-DUR 0.6

USPHARMA LTD

0.6MG · DIN 01911929

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NITROSTAT

BGP PHARMA ULC

0.3MG · DIN 00037613

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NITROGARD-SR TAB 1MG

Extended-Release

ASTRA PHARMA INC.

1MG · DIN 00749362

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2026-11-15

~36 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02230732

Strength

0.2MG

Dosage Form

PATCH

Route

TRANSDERMAL

Active Ingredient

NITROGLYCERIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-07

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)