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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-FAMCICLOVIR

PHARMASCIENCE INC

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 PMS-FAMCICLOVIR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-FAMCICLOVIR 125MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 16, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-FAMCICLOVIR 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 strength125MG
Last updated2021-11-16

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

PHL-FAMCICLOVIR

PHARMEL INC

125MG · DIN 02281953

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

FAMVIR

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02177102

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-FAMCICLOVIR

DOMINION PHARMACAL

250MG · DIN 02281929

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-FAMCICLOVIR

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02292068

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-FAMCICLOVIR

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02283948

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-FAMCICLOVIR

AURO PHARMA INC

250MG · DIN 02431572

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02278081

Strength

125MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FAMCICLOVIR

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-11-16

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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