Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

DDAVP TABLETS 0.1MG

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 TABLETS 0.1MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DDAVP TABLETS 0.1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 7, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DDAVP TABLETS 0.1MG 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 · 1 same form & route
Affected strength0.1MG
Report last updated2022-03-07
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

APO-DESMOPRESSIN

APOTEX INC

0.2MG · DIN 02284049

Different strengthSame 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

DDAVP MELT

FERRING INC

120MCG · DIN 02285002

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

00824305

Strength

0.1MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-03-07

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons