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Active Shortage

BIO-VALACYCLOVIR

BIOMED PHARMA

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 BIO-VALACYCLOVIR in Canada?

Yes. BIO-VALACYCLOVIR 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated February 20, 2018).

Why is BIO-VALACYCLOVIR not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Delay in shipping of the drug.

When will BIO-VALACYCLOVIR be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength500MG
Last updated2018-02-20

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

PMS-VALACYCLOVIR

PHARMASCIENCE INC

500MG · DIN 02298457

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ VALACYCLOVIR

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

500MG · DIN 02347091

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-VALACYCLOVIR

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02405040

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VALACYCLOVIR

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

500MG · DIN 02442000

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRIVA-VALACYCLOVIR

PHARMAPAR INC

500MG · DIN 02441861

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02444860

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALACYCLOVIR

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-02-20

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.