No shortage on file

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP

JUNO PHARMA CANADA INC.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP 100MCG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy

StatusNo shortage on file

Same-ingredient products on file4 products

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.

Closest Matches

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

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100MCG · DIN 02528886

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DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

JUNO PHARMA CANADA INC.

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⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP: Out of Specification Test Result

Type II2025-11-07

Moderate health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection

Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection: illegible lot number and expiry date on label

Type III2023-08-09

Low health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

02467976

Strength

100MCG

Dosage Form

Solution

Route

Intravenous

Active Ingredient

DEXMEDETOMIDINE (DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE)

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.

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