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FDA Shortage Check

Is Ddavp (Desmopressin Acetate Spray) in shortage?

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IN SHORTAGE

Ddavp: in shortage (FDA, Oct 24)

Other / unspecified
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  • Reason: “Delay in shipping of the drug”. FDA shortage reason (FDASIA), reported by the manufacturer
  • Reason: “Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices”. FDA shortage reason (FDASIA), reported by the manufacturer
  • Estimate: “Estimated recovery: TBD”. Manufacturer’s estimate, Ferring, May 1, 2026
DRUG
Ddavp
FDA LISTING
FORM
medicine
STATUS
Currently in Shortage
FIRST POSTED
Mar 12, 2021
LAST FDA UPDATE
Oct 15, 2026
AS OF
Oct 24, 2026
SOURCE

FDA lists 4 presentations: 3 unavailable · 1 limited · 0 available.

FDA Drug Shortages checked Oct 24, 2026, 21:05 ET · FDA updates daily · manufacturer-reported

Information from FDA’s drug shortage list, reported by manufacturers. Not medical advice. Don’t stop, change or ration a medicine without talking to your prescriber or pharmacist.

FDA's listing, word for word: Desmopressin Acetate Spray. 4 presentations from 2 makers.

Check your own medication, form and strength

What to ask at the counter

  1. Is this a supply problem at this pharmacy, or everywhere? Could another pharmacy have it? FDA consumer FAQ (opens in a new tab)
  2. Is my strength or the maker you stock affected? FDA list, by presentation
  3. Is there an alternative to this medicine I should ask my prescriber about? FDA consumer FAQ (opens in a new tab)
  4. When should I check back, or can you order it?

FDA: “talk with your health care provider or pharmacist for other treatment options during the shortage.” FDA Drug Shortages page (opens in a new tab)

This listing on FDA ↗ (opens in a new tab)Report a shortage to FDA: drugshortages@fda.hhs.gov

Every presentation FDA lists, by maker

Availability is FDA's text for each package, as the manufacturer reported it. Makers with unavailable or limited packages come first.

Apotex Corp.1 presentation · 1 limited

Contact (FDA's listing): 800-706-5575

  • 10 ug

    Desmopressin Acetate (needs No Refrigeration), Spray, 10 ug (NDC 60505-0815-0)

    Replenishment expected mid to late November 2026

    NDC 60505-0815-0Revised

    Limited Availability

Ferring3 presentations · 3 unavailable

Contact (FDA's listing): 888-337-7464

  • .1 ug/1 mL

    Ddavp, Spray, .1 ug/1 mL (NDC 55566-2500-0)

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    NDC 55566-2500-0Reverified

    Unavailable

  • 10 ug/.1 mL

    Desmopressin Acetate, Spray, 10 ug/.1 mL (NDC 69918-501-05)

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    NDC 69918-501-05Reverified

    Unavailable

  • 1.5 mg/1 mL

    Stimate, Spray, 1.5 mg/1 mL (NDC 0053-6871-00)

    Estimated recovery: TBD

    NDC 0053-6871-00Reverified

    Unavailable

What the manufacturers told FDA

  • Apotex Corp. · ‘Replenishment expected mid to late November 2026’ · updated Oct 2026
  • Ferring · ‘Estimated recovery: TBD’ · updated May 2026

More on FDA ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Reason for the shortage (FDASIA)

  • Delay in shipping of the drug
  • Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices

As reported by the manufacturer under the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act.

Alternatives

FDA lists none: “Providing a list of alternative drug products for a drug in shortage is part of the ‘practice of medicine.’ FDA does not regulate the practice of medicine.” Your prescriber or pharmacist can talk through options with you. ASHP also tracks shortages and suggested alternatives (different criteria) ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Questions

Is Ddavp in shortage?
Yes. As of Oct 24, 2026, FDA lists Desmopressin Acetate Spray as currently in shortage: 4 presentations, 3 unavailable and 1 limited.
When will the Ddavp shortage end?
FDA gives no end date. 3 presentations carry a manufacturer’s own estimate, quoted on this page with its date.
Does FDA list alternatives to Ddavp?
No. FDA calls a list of alternatives part of the ‘practice of medicine’. Ask your pharmacist or prescriber.