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US ATC H01BA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Desmopressin shortage in United States
Is there a Desmopressin shortage in United States?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Desmopressin products are reported short in United States, the first since 12 Mar 2021. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in United States
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | Ddavp, Spray, .1 ug/1 mL (NDC 55566-2500-0) | Ferring | 12 Mar 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices |
| US | Desmopressin Acetate (needs No Refrigeration), Spray, 10 ug (NDC 60505-0815-0) limited | Apotex Corp. | 12 Mar 2021 | not given | Distribution or logistics Delay in shipping of the drug |
| US | Desmopressin Acetate, Spray, 10 ug/.1 mL (NDC 69918-501-05) | Ferring | 12 Mar 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices |
| US | Stimate, Spray, 1.5 mg/1 mL (NDC 0053-6871-00) | Ferring | 12 Mar 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices |
Source
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Shortages via openFDA. Official list. Shortages the FDA lists as current, plus products to be discontinued; one row per package (NDC).