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Desmopressin 10microgram/dose nasal spray

MSAN(2025)10 · Level 2 · issued 26 Mar 2025

Reference
MSAN(2025)10
Issued
26 Mar 2025
Priority
Level 2
Valid until
early September 2025 as stated by the source
Source
Signed NHS Scotland notice (PDF) ↗

What the notice states

The supply position for each affected product, as recorded in the notice — read the full signed PDF above for the clinical advice and actions.

ProductPositionResupply
1. Desmopressin 10microgram/dose nasal spray is out of stock with an anticipated re-supply dateOut of stock
2. Unlicensed supplies of desmopressin 10microgram/dose nasal spray are available, lead timesAvailable
Melt oral lyophilisates (60, 120 and 240microgram) remain available and can support anAvailable
4. Desmopressin 4microgram/ml injection is available and can support an increase in demandAvailable
Registration for access to the website is available to UK healthcare professionals andAvailable

From the NHS Scotland notice PDF (linked above); dates and “valid until” text are as stated, fuzzy wording kept as written. Scotland is covered separately from England — see methodology. Not an official NHS service, and not clinical advice — follow the guidance issued to your pharmacy.