NO ATC N02AB03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Fentanyl shortage in Norway
Is there a Fentanyl shortage in Norway?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Fentanyl products are reported short in Norway, the first since 17 Apr 2026. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 31 Dec 2027). Main reason: commercial decision or withdrawal.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Norway
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | Fentanyl ratiopharm 100 mikrog/time depotplaster, 5 stk dosepose | ratiopharm GmbH | 17 Apr 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Produksjonsproblemer |
| NO | Instanyl 100 mikrog/dose nesespray, oppløsning, 20 doser flaske av glass | Istituto Gentili S.r.l. | 1 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2027 | Commercial decision or withdrawal Kommersielle grunner |
| NO | Instanyl 50 mikrog/dose nesespray, oppløsning, 20 doser flaske av glass | Istituto Gentili S.r.l. | 1 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2027 | Commercial decision or withdrawal Kommersielle grunner |
| NO | Instanyl 200 mikrog/dose nesespray, oppløsning, 20 doser flaske av glass anticipated | Istituto Gentili S.r.l. | 31 Jan 2027 | 31 Dec 2027 | Commercial decision or withdrawal Kommersielle grunner |
Source
DMP (Norwegian Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages reported by companies; one row per pack (varenummer).