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No shortage on file

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION 4MCG 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

PRECEDEX

PFIZER CANADA ULC

4MCG · DIN 02437147

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

JUNO PHARMA CANADA INC.

200MCG · DIN 02487365

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

EUGIA PHARMA INC.

100MCG · DIN 02528886

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP

BAXTER CORPORATION

100MCG · DIN 02513978

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

02537109

Strength

4MCG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

DEXMEDETOMIDINE

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Shortage History