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Desmopressin shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Desmopressin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Reports by product

Resolved

BIPAZEN

4MCG · SOLUTION · KVR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

DIN 02513579 · ended Jun 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

DESMOPRESSIN SPRAY

10MCG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02242465 · ended Mar 16, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

DESMOPRESSIN SPRAY

10MCG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02242465 · ended Mar 13, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-DESMOPRESSIN

0.1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02284030 · ended Mar 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-DESMOPRESSIN

0.2MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02284049 · ended Jan 30, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

DESMOPRESSIN SPRAY

10MCG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02242465 · ended Jan 21, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

BIPAZEN

4MCG · SOLUTION · KVR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

DIN 02513579 · ended Dec 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-DESMOPRESSIN

0.2MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02284049 · ended Oct 31, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

BIPAZEN

4MCG · SOLUTION · KVR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

DIN 02513579 · ended Jun 20, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

DDAVP INJ 4MCG/ML

4MCG · LIQUID · FERRING INC

DIN 00873993 · ended May 12, 2023 · Other (Please describe in comments)

Resolved

DESMOPRESSIN SPRAY

10MCG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02242465 · ended Dec 1, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Discontinued

DDAVP TABLETS 0.2MG

0.2MG · TABLET · FERRING INC

DIN 00824143

Showing 12 of 34 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Desmopressin. Health Canada has 34 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Desmopressin is classified under “POSTERIOR PITUITARY LOBE HORMONES” (ATC H01BA).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

When will Desmopressin be back in stock in Canada?

Desmopressin has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Desmopressin in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.