Desmopressin acetate (Desmopressin-PH&T) Nasal spray: Supply issue resolved

Affected product

Due to manufacturing delays and shipping issues, AFT is out of stock of the following product.

Desmopressin acetate

• Presentation: Nasal spray 10 mcg per dose, 6 ml
• Brand: Desmopressin-PH&T
• Pharmacode: 2702916
• Subsidy: $34.95
• Measure / Qty: per 60 OP

Desmopressin listings in the Pharmaceutical Schedule(external link)

Alternative products

There is no direct alternative available, but all other presentations of desmopressin are available. Anyone affected by this supply issue will need to talk to the person who prescribed their desmopressin for a new prescription.

We're sorry. We know supply issues can be disruptive. We are working with the supplier to resolve this issue as quickly as it can be.

New Zealand Formulary outlines equivalent doses across the different presentations, such as tablet, sublingual, and nasal.

NZ Formulary monograph for desmopressin(external link)

NZ Formulary for children monograph for desmopressin(external link)

Resupplied end November 2025

As at 28 November 2025, the supplier began releasing stock for sale. It can take another 1 to 2 weeks for stock to reach pharmacies around the country.

Who to contact

If you have questions about this issue, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz

Please include as much information as you can about the product (presentation, brand, pharmacode) and who your wholesaler is.

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