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APO-VALACYCLOVIR
APOTEX 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 APO-VALACYCLOVIR in Canada?
Yes. APO-VALACYCLOVIR 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 23, 2026).
Why is APO-VALACYCLOVIR not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will APO-VALACYCLOVIR be available again?
The estimated resolution date (July 24, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when 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
VALTREX
GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
PMS-VALACYCLOVIR
PHARMASCIENCE INC
SANDOZ VALACYCLOVIR
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
AURO-VALACYCLOVIR
AURO PHARMA INC
VALACYCLOVIR
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
PRIVA-VALACYCLOVIR
PHARMAPAR INC
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
02295822
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
VALACYCLOVIR
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-09-15
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
APO-VALACYCLOVIR has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from APOTEX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MCG · DIN 02460513
325MG · DIN 02362341
500MG · DIN 02362368
DIN 02290901
325MG · DIN 02362422
500MG · DIN 02362244
10MG · DIN 02240414
20MG · DIN 02296098
150MG · DIN 02296160
75MG · DIN 02230507
2MG · DIN 02554194
2MG · DIN 02554178