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Permanently Discontinued

NOCDURNA

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 NOCDURNA discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NOCDURNA 50MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 18, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NOCDURNA not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength50MCG
Report last updated2021-11-18
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

Other Products

DDAVP MELT

FERRING INC

120MCG · DIN 02285002

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OCTOSTIM LIQ INJ. 15MCG/ML

FERRING INC

15MCG · DIN 02024179

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DDAVP INJ 4MCG/ML

FERRING INC

4MCG · DIN 00873993

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DESMOPRESSIN SPRAY

AA PHARMA INC

10MCG · DIN 02242465

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

APO-DESMOPRESSIN

APOTEX INC

0.2MG · DIN 02284049

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

BIPAZEN

KVR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

4MCG · DIN 02513579

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

02431076

Strength

50MCG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING)

Route

SUBLINGUAL

Active Ingredient

DESMOPRESSIN

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Shortage History