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CA ATC N02AB03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Fentanyl shortage in Canada

Is there a Fentanyl shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Fentanyl product is reported short in Canada, the first since 23 Oct 2026. The company estimate for the return is 1 Mar 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAFENTORA (28 pack)PHOENIX LABS UNLIMITED COMPANY23 Oct 20261 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.