Permanently Discontinued

PRECEDEX

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 PRECEDEX discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRECEDEX 100MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 17, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRECEDEX 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 file4 products

Affected strength100MCG

Last updated2025-10-17

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

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION USP

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

100MCG · DIN 02537095

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

100MCG · DIN 02477327

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

100MCG · DIN 02539152

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

PRECEDEX

PFIZER CANADA ULC

4MCG · DIN 02437147

Different strengthSame dosage formSame 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

02339366

Strength

100MCG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

DEXMEDETOMIDINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-10-17

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

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

40MG · DIN 02511053

20MG · DIN 02511061

40MG · DIN 02511045

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672