ACYCLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION
STERIMAX INC
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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 ACYCLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION in Canada?
Yes. ACYCLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION 50MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 9, 2020).
Why is ACYCLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Delay in shipping of the drug.
When will ACYCLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION 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.
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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
02456524
Strength
50MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
ACYCLOVIR
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-09-09
Reason for Shortage
Delay in shipping of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
ACYCLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from STERIMAX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
500MG · DIN 02358328
200MG · DIN 02538431
20MG · DIN 00723754
1MG · DIN 02492768
500MG · DIN 02483890
50000UNIT · DIN 02245571
0.05MG · DIN 02413620
10MG · DIN 02413639
10MG · DIN 02413647
7.5MG · DIN 02460645
7.5MG · DIN 02504979
2.5MG · DIN 02443686