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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-ACYCLOVIR

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-ACYCLOVIR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-ACYCLOVIR 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 29, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-ACYCLOVIR not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength200MG
Last updated2025-04-29

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 TAB 200MG

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

200MG · DIN 00634506

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACYCLOVIR

APOTEX INC

200MG · DIN 02197405

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-ACYCLOVIR - TAB 200MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

200MG · DIN 02229707

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZOVIRAX CAP 200MG

GLAXO WELLCOME INC.

200MG · DIN 00590924

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-ACYCLOVIR

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

800MG · DIN 02078651

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZOVIRAX 800

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

800MG · DIN 01911635

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02285959

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ACYCLOVIR

See all ACYCLOVIR products →

Shortage History