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CA ATC N01AH03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sufentanil shortage in Canada

Is there a Sufentanil shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Sufentanil product is reported short in Canada, the first since 25 Jun 2026. The company estimate for the return is 4 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CASUFENTANIL CITRATE INJECTION USP (10 AMPOULES X 5 ML) limitedSTERIMAX INC25 Jun 20264 Dec 2026Manufacturing 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.