Drug Shortage Information
Fentanyl Shortage — Finding Fentanyl and Alternatives
Fentanyl may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Fentanyl supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Fentanyl During a Shortage
- Independent pharmacies often maintain supply when chains run out
- Call ahead — pharmacies can tell you their current stock
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — updated availability from multiple pharmacies
- Mail-order pharmacies may have different supply chains
- Ask your pharmacist to check with their wholesaler for delivery ETA
Fentanyl Shortage Alternatives
- Alternative brand formulations: Abstral, Actiq, Subsys
- Talk to your doctor about therapeutic alternatives for Severe Chronic Pain
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — pharmacies update availability in real time
- Independent pharmacies often have supply when chains are out
Compounded Fentanyl During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Fentanyl using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Fentanyl is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Fentanyl available.
Find Fentanyl CompoundersFAQs — Fentanyl Shortage
Is Fentanyl still available despite the shortage?
Fentanyl availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Fentanyl inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Fentanyl is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Fentanyl during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Fentanyl shortage include: compounded Fentanyl from a licensed pharmacy, therapeutic alternatives prescribed by your doctor, and checking smaller independent pharmacies which often have supply when chains don't. Script Unlock helps find available Fentanyl and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Fentanyl during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Fentanyl using the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) when the commercial product is unavailable. FDA regulations on compounding during shortages vary by drug. Script Unlock connects you with licensed compounders.