Drug Shortage Report for VARIVAX III

Last updated on 2024-03-23 History
Report ID 221683
Drug Identification Number 02246081
Brand name VARIVAX III
Common or Proper name varicella virus vaccine, live, attenuated [Oka/Merck]) Lyophilized powder for injection
Company Name MERCK CANADA INC
Market Status MARKETED
Active Ingredient(s)
Strength(s) 1350UNIT
Dosage form(s) POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route of administration SUBCUTANEOUS SUBCUTANEOUS
Packaging sizes (GTIN)

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Additional packaging sizes 1 DOSE VIAL
ATC code J07BK
ATC description VIRAL VACCINES
Reason for shortage Demand increase for the drug.
Anticipated start date
Actual start date 2024-03-07
Estimated end date 2024-03-29
Actual end date 2024-03-22
Shortage status Resolved
Updated date 2024-03-23
Company comments Remaining doses are reserved for the public immunization program.
Health Canada comments
Tier 3 Status No
Contact Address 16750 ROUTE TRANSCANADIENNE
KIRKLAND, QUEBEC
CANADA H9H 4M7
Company contact information 1-800-567-2594 [email protected]

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v6 2024-03-22 French Compare
v5 2024-03-22 English Compare
v4 2024-03-08 French Compare
v3 2024-03-08 English Compare
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