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Dexmedetomidine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Dexmedetomidine 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
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Reports by product

Resolved
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION
100MCG · SOLUTION · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02477327 · ended Mar 31, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION
100MCG · SOLUTION · EUGIA PHARMA INC.
DIN 02528886 · ended Nov 19, 2025 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
4MCG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02537109 · ended Nov 12, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Discontinued
PRECEDEX
100MCG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02339366
Resolved
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION
100MCG · SOLUTION · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02464381 · ended Feb 18, 2025 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
PRECEDEX
100MCG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02339366 · ended Dec 19, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP
100MCG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02513978 · ended Oct 23, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
PRECEDEX
100MCG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02339366 · ended Aug 7, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
200MCG · SOLUTION · JUNO PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.
DIN 02487365 · ended Jul 15, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION
100MCG · SOLUTION · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02464381 · ended Apr 29, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
200MCG · SOLUTION · JUNO PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.
DIN 02487365 · ended Oct 31, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
400MCG · SOLUTION · JUNO PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.
DIN 02487373 · ended Oct 31, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

Showing 12 of 22 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Dexmedetomidine. Health Canada has 22 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Dexmedetomidine is classified under “HYPNOTICS AND SEDATIVES” (ATC N05CM).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Dexmedetomidine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Dexmedetomidine 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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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.