ZOSTAVAX II
MERCK CANADA INC
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 ZOSTAVAX II discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ZOSTAVAX II 19400PFU has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 15, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ZOSTAVAX II not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
ZOSTAVAX
MERCK CANADA INC
Other Products
VARIVAX
MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.
VARIVAX II
MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.
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
02375516
Strength
19400PFU
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SUSPENSION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredient
VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS VACCINE LIVE ATTENUATED
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Shortage History
Business reasons
Demand increase for the drug.
Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 00782327
20MG · DIN 02483548
10MG · DIN 02483513
15MG · DIN 02483521
100MG · DIN 02451816
50MG · DIN 02244265
70MG · DIN 02244266
DIN 02549891
DIN 02482592
200MG · DIN 02387174
0.05% · DIN 00688622
0.05% · DIN 00862975