desmopressin acetate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DESMOMED desmopressin acetate 10 microgram/actuation nasal spray
AUST R: 447745
Active ingredients:
desmopressin acetate

Dosage form:
Spray, solution

Sponsor:
Medsurge Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
0477330626

From
27 Feb 2026
to
31 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
MINIRIN desmopressin acetate 10 microgram/actuation nasal spray
AUST R: 59320
Active ingredients:
desmopressin acetate

Dosage form:
Spray, solution

Sponsor:
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800512340

From
20 Jul 2020
to
31 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Product recall

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals