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Importation of US-Authorized Vasopressin Injection, USP, 20 units/mL (For IV Infusion) Due to the Current Shortage of Canadian-Authorized Vasopressin Injection, USP, 20 units/mL (For IM or SC Administration)

2026-03-04

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Drugs Product safety - Packaging - Supply
Quick summary

Quick summary: Importation of US-Authorized Vasopressin Injection, USP, 20 units/mL (For IV Infusion) Due to the Current Shortage of Canadian-Authorized Vasopressin Injection, USP, 20 units/mL (For IM or SC Administration). Reason: Product safety - Packaging - Supply. Category: Drugs. Date: 2026-03-04.

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Recall details

Quick summary: Importation of US-Authorized Vasopressin Injection, USP, 20 units/mL (For IV Infusion) Due to the Current Shortage of Canadian-Authorized Vasopressin Injection, USP, 20 units/mL (For IM or SC Administration). Reason: Product safety - Packaging - Supply. Category: Drugs. Date: 2026-03-04.

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Affected product details

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BrandProduct Brand Name, Vasopressin Injection, USP
ProductUS-Authorized Vasopressin Injection, USP, 20 units/mL (For IV Infusion)
IssueHealth products - Product safety Health products - Packaging Health products - Supply
IdentificationRA-81664

Affected products

BrandProduct Brand Name
ProductProduct Brand Name
DIN / NPN / authorizationCountry of Authorization and Identifying Code
Dosage formDosage Form, Strength, and Packaging Format
StrengthDosage Form, Strength, and Packaging Format
CodesCountry of Authorization and Identifying Code
BrandVasopressin Injection, USP
ProductVasopressin Injection, USP
DIN / NPN / authorizationUnited States of America Product Code: (930101) Each vial: NDC 63323-930-00 1 mL Single- Dose Vial Unit of Sale: NDC 63323- 930-01 A tray of 25 Single-Dose Vials
Dosage formSterile, aqueous solution for IV infusion (must be diluted prior to use); 20 units/mL; 1 mL single- dose vial. Preservative-free.
StrengthSterile, aqueous solution for IV infusion (must be diluted prior to use); 20 units/mL; 1 mL single- dose vial. Preservative-free.
CodesUnited States of America Product Code: (930101) Each vial: NDC 63323-930-00 1 mL Single- Dose Vial Unit of Sale: NDC 63323- 930-01 A tray of 25 Single-Dose Vials

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Additional official information
AudienceHealth professionals
CategoryHealth products - Drugs
CompaniesPublished by Health Canada
DistributionNational
Published byHealth Canada
Alert / recall typeHealth professional risk communication
Identification numberRA-81664
Background{"text":"In Canada, Vasopressin Injection, USP, 20 units/mL, is authorized for IM or SC administration for the prevention and treatment of postoperative abdominal distention, in abdominal roentgenography to dispel interfering gas shadows, and in diabetes insipidus. Health Canada is aware that the Canadian-authorized product has also been used off-label to treat vasodilatory shock. In the US, Vasopressin Injection, USP, 20 units/mL (for IV infusion) is indicated to increase blood pressure in adults with vasodilatory shock who remain hypotensive despite fluids and catecholamines."}
CompaniesPublished by Health Canada
AudiencesHealth professionals
Source updated2026-03-04

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