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Permanently Discontinued

DDAVP SPRAY

FERRING INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is DDAVP SPRAY discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DDAVP SPRAY 10MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 15, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DDAVP SPRAY not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MCG
Last updated2020-07-15

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

MINIRIN

FERRING INC

10MCG · DIN 02238598

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NU-DESMOPRESSIN SPRAY

NU-PHARM INC

0.1G · DIN 02336154

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DDAVP INJ 4MCG/ML

FERRING INC

4MCG · DIN 00873993

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

OCTOSTIM LIQ INJ. 15MCG/ML

FERRING INC

15MCG · DIN 02024179

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DESMOPRESSIN TABLETS

RAINBOW PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.2MG · DIN 02257718

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DESMOPRESSIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.1MG · DIN 02287730

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

00836362

Strength

10MCG

Dosage Form

METERED-DOSE AEROSOL

Route

NASAL

Active Ingredient

DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE

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Shortage History