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Permanently Discontinued

JAMP-VALACYCLOVIR

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

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 JAMP-VALACYCLOVIR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that JAMP-VALACYCLOVIR 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is JAMP-VALACYCLOVIR not available?

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

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength500MG
Last updated2021-04-07

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

VALTREX

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

500MG · DIN 02219492

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ VALACYCLOVIR

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

500MG · DIN 02347091

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-VALACYCLOVIR

PHARMASCIENCE INC

500MG · DIN 02298457

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRIVA-VALACYCLOVIR

PHARMAPAR INC

500MG · DIN 02441861

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CO VALACYCLOVIR

COBALT PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY

500MG · DIN 02331748

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VALACYCLOVIR

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

500MG · DIN 02442000

Same 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

02441454

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALACYCLOVIR

See all VALACYCLOVIR products →

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