Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Also sold as: Abstral, Fentora, Duragesic
Some Fentanyl products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 59 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
A very strong opioid pain medication used to manage severe pain.
Products affected
2 / 59
Reports on file
144
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION, USP
50MCG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02501554 · since ?, est. end Jul 7, 2026 · Backorder effective May 1, 2026 until July 7, 2026
Active shortage
FENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP
50MCG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02385406 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DIN 02408058 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
FENTANYL INJECTION BP
100MCG · SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02496143 · ended Jun 2, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Fentanyl is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD, HIKMA CANADA LIMITED.
The reported causes are: backorder effective may 1, 2026 until july 7, 2026; disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Fentanyl is classified under “ANESTHETICS, GENERAL” (ATC N01AH).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Fentanyl used for?
A very strong opioid pain medication used to manage severe pain.
When will Fentanyl be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Fentanyl in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.