DDAVP (NEEDS NO REFRIGERATION) vs STIMATE (NEEDS NO REFRIGERATION)

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	DDAVP (NEEDS NO REFRIGERATION)	STIMATE (NEEDS NO REFRIGERATION)
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.37 /mL	$0.37 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE	DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE
Manufacturer	Ferring Pharms Inc	Ferring Pharms Inc
Dosage forms	Spray/Inhaler, metered	Spray/Inhaler, metered
Drug class	Factor Viii Activator	Factor Viii Activator
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Enuresis, Hemorrhage, Thrombocytopenia	Enuresis, Hemorrhage, Thrombocytopenia

ddavp (needs no refrigeration)stimate (needs no refrigeration)

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.37 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE

Manufacturer

Ferring Pharms Inc

Dosage forms

Spray/Inhaler, metered

Drug class

Factor Viii Activator

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Enuresis, Hemorrhage, Thrombocytopenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Ddavp (Needs No Refrigeration) or Stimate (Needs No Refrigeration)?

Ddavp (Needs No Refrigeration) and Stimate (Needs No Refrigeration) are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Ddavp (Needs No Refrigeration) or Stimate (Needs No Refrigeration)?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.37 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Ddavp (Needs No Refrigeration) and Stimate (Needs No Refrigeration)?

Both Ddavp (Needs No Refrigeration) and Stimate (Needs No Refrigeration) share the active ingredient Desmopressin Acetate.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.