[15 January 2013]
Products Affected - Description
Zovirax 5% ointment, Valeant Pharmaceuticals
30 gram (NDC 64455-0993-95)-NDC number discontinued
Zovirax 5% cream, Valeant Pharmaceuticals
2 gram (NDC 64455-0994-42) - discontinued
5 gram (NDC 64455-0994-45)-NDC number discontinued
Reason for the Shortage
- Valeant changed NDC numbers for Zovirax 5% ointment 30 gram and 5% cream 5 gram presentations.
- Valeant discontinued Zovirax 5% 2 gram cream.
Available Products
Zovirax 5% ointment, Valeant Pharmaceuticals
30 gram (NDC 00187-0993-95)
Zovirax 5% cream, Valeant Pharmaceuticals
5 gram (NDC 00187-0994-45)
Estimated Resupply Dates
All presentations are available.
Related Shortages
Updated
January 14, 2013; December 5, 2012; October 22, 2012; September 19, 2012; August 7, 2012. University of Utah, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2013, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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