Shortage Avoided

VALTREX

GLAXOSMITHKLINE 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 there a shortage of VALTREX in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for VALTREX 500MG is marked resolved (last updated May 31, 2017).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusShortage Avoided

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength500MG

Last updated2017-05-31

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02219492

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALACYCLOVIR

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-05-31

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

DIN 02245127

DIN 02245126

DIN 02240835

DIN 02240836

DIN 02240837

1MG · DIN 02237820