Advice

Medicine withdrawn

The marketing authorisation for fentanyl transdermal system (Ionsys) has been withdrawn.

Medicine details

Medicine name:
fentanyl (Ionsys)
SMC ID:
1207/16
Indication:

Management of acute moderate to severe post-operative pain in adult patients

Pharmaceutical company
The Medicines Company
BNF chapter
Central nervous system
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
12 December 2016
Additional notes

The manufacturer, The Medicines Company, has confirmed that fentanyl transdermal system (Ionsys®) has been discontinued.