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Vasopressin shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Vasopressin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Reports by product
ResolvedVASOPRESSIN INJECTION, USP
20UNIT · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139502 · ended Apr 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedVASOPRESSIN INJECTION USP
20UNIT · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02247938 · ended Jan 18, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedVASOPRESSIN INJECTION USP
20UNIT · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02247938 · ended Sep 27, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedVASOPRESSIN INJECTION USP
20UNIT · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02247938 · ended Feb 24, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedVASOPRESSIN INJECTION
20UNIT · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139502 · ended Dec 9, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedVASOPRESSIN INJECTION
20UNIT · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139502 · ended Jan 4, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedVASOPRESSIN INJECTION USP
20UNIT · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02247938 · ended Nov 27, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.
DiscontinuedPRESSYN AR
20UNIT · LIQUID · FERRING INC
DIN 02246133
ResolvedVASOPRESSIN INJECTION USP
20UNIT · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02247938 · ended Jul 28, 2017 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedVASOPRESSIN INJECTION USP
20UNIT · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02247938 · ended Jul 3, 2017 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedVASOPRESSIN INJECTION
20UNIT · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139502 · ended Apr 20, 2017 · Demand increase for the drug.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Vasopressin. Health Canada has 11 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Vasopressin is classified under “POSTERIOR PITUITARY LOBE HORMONES” (ATC H01BA).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Vasopressin be back in stock in Canada?
Vasopressin has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Vasopressin 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.
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.