ACT FAMCICLOVIR
ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
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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 ACT FAMCICLOVIR in Canada?
Yes. ACT FAMCICLOVIR 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 23, 2018).
Why is ACT FAMCICLOVIR not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will ACT FAMCICLOVIR be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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
FAMVIR
SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
NOVO-FAMCICLOVIR
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
FAMCICLOVIR
PRO DOC LIMITEE
Other Products
DOM-FAMCICLOVIR
DOMINION PHARMACAL
PHL-FAMCICLOVIR
PHARMEL INC
AURO-FAMCICLOVIR
AURO PHARMA INC
What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?
Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.
What should I do?
Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.
DIN
02305704
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
FAMCICLOVIR
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-10-23
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
ACT FAMCICLOVIR has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
4MG · DIN 02376520
DIN 02388650
5MG · DIN 02354462
100MG · DIN 02256142
38MG · DIN 02433117
DIN 02357402
DIN 02357410
DIN 02357399
20MG · DIN 02271478
5MG · DIN 02271443
10MG · DIN 02271451
25MG · DIN 02354829