OCTOSTIM SPRAY
FERRING INC
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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 OCTOSTIM SPRAY discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that OCTOSTIM SPRAY 150MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 15, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is OCTOSTIM SPRAY not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
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MINIRIN
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NU-DESMOPRESSIN SPRAY
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DDAVP INJ 4MCG/ML
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OCTOSTIM LIQ INJ. 15MCG/ML
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DESMOPRESSIN TABLETS
RAINBOW PHARMACEUTICALS INC
TEVA-DESMOPRESSIN
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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
02237860
Strength
150MCG
Dosage Form
SPRAY
Route
NASAL
Active Ingredient
DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-07-15
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from FERRING INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
75UNIT · DIN 02268140
10MG · DIN 02231047
9MG · DIN 02455889
4MCG · DIN 00873993
240MCG · DIN 02285010
120MCG · DIN 02285002
60MCG · DIN 02284995
0.1MG · DIN 00402516
10MCG · DIN 00836362
0.1MG · DIN 00824305
0.2MG · DIN 00824143
0.1MG · DIN 02389282