Permanently Discontinued

APO-VALGANCICLOVIR

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 APO-VALGANCICLOVIR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-VALGANCICLOVIR 450MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-VALGANCICLOVIR not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength450MG

Last updated2018-09-15

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

VALCYTE

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

450MG · DIN 02245777

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MYLAN-VALGANCICLOVIR

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

450MG · DIN 02426579

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-VALGANCICLOVIR

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

450MG · DIN 02413825

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AURO-VALGANCICLOVIR

AURO PHARMA INC

450MG · DIN 02435179

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NAT-VALGANCICLOVIR

NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC

450MG · DIN 02465744

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MINT-VALGANCICLOVIR

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

450MG · DIN 02495457

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02393824

Strength

450MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALGANCICLOVIR

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-VALGANCICLOVIR has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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.

24HR NASAL ALLERGY RELIEF

50MCG · DIN 02460513

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362341

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362368

ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362422

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244

10MG · DIN 02240414

20MG · DIN 02296098

150MG · DIN 02296160

75MG · DIN 02230507

2MG · DIN 02554194

2MG · DIN 02554178