Drug Shortage Report for VASOPRESSIN INJECTION, USP

Last updated on 2026-01-14

Report ID 276002
Drug Identification Number 02139502
Brand name VASOPRESSIN INJECTION, USP
Common or Proper name VASOPRESSIN INJECTION, USP
Company Name FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
Market Status MARKETED
Active Ingredient(s) VASOPRESSIN
Strength(s) 20UNIT
Dosage form(s) SOLUTION
Route of administration SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAMUSCULAR SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAMUSCULAR
Packaging size 1 mL
ATC code H01BA
ATC description POSTERIOR PITUITARY LOBE HORMONES
Reason for shortage Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Anticipated start date 2026-02-01
Actual start date
Estimated end date 2026-03-31
Actual end date
Shortage status Anticipated shortage
Updated date 2026-01-14
Company comments Due to production delays, allocations for our Vasopressin Injection, USP 20 USP units/mL, 1 mL Vial, will be reduced effective February 1, 2026. Customers will be allocated 50% of historical monthly demand. Effective March 1, 2026, until March 31, 2026, we will encounter a backorder on this product.
Health Canada comments
Tier 3 Status No
Contact Address 165 GALAXY BLVD, SUITE 100
TORONTO, ONTARIO
CANADA M9W 0C8
Company contact information

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