Permanently Discontinued

PMS-DESMOPRESSIN

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-DESMOPRESSIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-DESMOPRESSIN 0.1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-DESMOPRESSIN 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

Affected strength0.1MG

Last updated2017-04-07

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

TEVA-DESMOPRESSIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.1MG · DIN 02287730

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

DESMOPRESSIN TABLETS

RAINBOW PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.2MG · DIN 02257718

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-DESMOPRESSIN

APOTEX INC

0.2MG · DIN 02284049

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DESMOPRESSIN

MELIAPHARM INC

0.2MG · DIN 02346796

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DDAVP INJ 4MCG/ML

FERRING INC

4MCG · DIN 00873993

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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OCTOSTIM LIQ INJ. 15MCG/ML

FERRING INC

15MCG · DIN 02024179

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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

02304368

Strength

0.1MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-04-07

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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