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Fentanyl shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
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. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Jul 7, 2026.
Est. full return
Jul 7, 2026
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.
Reports by product
Active shortageFENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION, USP
50MCG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02501554 · since ?, est. end Jul 7, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortageFENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION USP
50MCG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02385406 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedFENTANYL CITRATE INJECTION, USP
50MCG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02501554 · ended Jul 1, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedTEVA-FENTANYL
100MCG · PATCH · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02282984 · ended Jun 16, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedFENTORA
100MCG · TABLET (EFFERVESCENT) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02408007 · ended Mar 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedFENTORA
600MCG · TABLET (EFFERVESCENT) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02408031 · ended Mar 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-FENTANYL
100MCG · PATCH · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02282984 · ended Feb 11, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedFENTANYL INJECTION BP
100MCG · SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02496143 · ended Oct 28, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedFENTANYL INJECTION BP
100MCG · SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02496143 · ended Oct 1, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedFENTANYL INJECTION BP
100MCG · SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02496143 · ended Aug 11, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedFENTORA
800MCG · TABLET (EFFERVESCENT) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02408058 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedFENTANYL 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: other (please describe in comments); 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
Common questions
When will Fentanyl be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 7, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
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.
Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports
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.