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Anticipated Shortage

MYLAN-ACYCLOVIR

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of MYLAN-ACYCLOVIR in Canada?

A shortage of MYLAN-ACYCLOVIR 400MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 22, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is MYLAN-ACYCLOVIR not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will MYLAN-ACYCLOVIR be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 27, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~29 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength400MG
Last updated2026-09-22

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

ZOVIRAX 400

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

400MG · DIN 01911627

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-ACYCLOVIR

APOTEX INC

400MG · DIN 02207648

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-ACYCLOVIR - 400MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

400MG · DIN 02229708

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZOVIRAX TAB 200MG

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

200MG · DIN 00634506

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-ACYCLOVIR

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

800MG · DIN 02078651

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACYCLOVIR

APOTEX INC

200MG · DIN 02197405

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

DIN

02242463

Strength

400MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ACYCLOVIR

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History