valaciclovir hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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VALTREX valaciclovir 1000mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 73920
Active ingredients:
valaciclovir hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
10 Oct 2025
to
05 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative strength is available.

VALACICLOVIR SANDOZ valaciclovir 500mg (as hydrochloride) film coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 154464
Active ingredients:
valaciclovir hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
09 Oct 2025
to
09 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing