Resolved

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

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 there a shortage of DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION 4MCG is marked resolved (last updated October 27, 2026).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusResolved

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength4MCG

Report last updated2026-10-27

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02537109

Strength

4MCG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

DEXMEDETOMIDINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

9MG · DIN 02304341

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION USP

200MG · DIN 02459906

ATROPINE INJECTION BP

0.6MG · DIN 02432196

ATROPINE INJECTION BP

0.4MG · DIN 02432188

AZACITIDINE FOR INJECTION

100MG · DIN 02507668

BACLOFEN INJECTION

0.05MG · DIN 02457059