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FDA drug shortage status

Is Desmopressin Acetate Spray in shortage?

Yes. Desmopressin Acetate Spray is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Sep 16, 2026.

In shortageFDA status
4packages listed
3unavailable

Why it’s in shortage

  • Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices

Every listed package

FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:

  • Desmopressin Acetate (needs No Refrigeration), Spray, 10 ug (NDC 60505-0815-0)
    Apotex Corp.In shortageAvailableUpdated Sep 16, 2026

    Maker contact: 800-706-5575

  • Stimate, Spray, 1.5 mg/1 mL (NDC 0053-6871-00)
    FerringIn shortageUnavailableUpdated May 1, 2026

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    Maker contact: 888-337-7464

  • Ddavp, Spray, .1 ug/1 mL (NDC 55566-2500-0)
    FerringIn shortageUnavailableUpdated May 1, 2026

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    Maker contact: 888-337-7464

  • Desmopressin Acetate, Spray, 10 ug/.1 mL (NDC 69918-501-05)
    FerringIn shortageUnavailableUpdated May 1, 2026

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    Maker contact: 888-337-7464

Desmopressin Acetate Spray shortage questions

Is Desmopressin Acetate Spray in shortage?

Yes. Desmopressin Acetate Spray is on FDA’s drug shortage list (unavailable), last updated Sep 16, 2026.

Why is there a Desmopressin Acetate Spray shortage?

FDA records the reason as: Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

What should I do if I can’t get Desmopressin Acetate Spray?

Don’t stop or ration it on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether another strength, package size or maker is in stock, and ask your prescriber about an alternative if none is.

Source: FDA Drug Shortages Database via openFDA. FDA notes that openFDA data is unvalidated and should not be used to make decisions about medical care; ask your pharmacist or prescriber before changing any medication. FDA Drug Shortages Database.