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Current shortage

ACICLOVIR VIATRIS aciclovir (as sodium) 250 mg powder for injection vial

aciclovir sodium dihydrate · 314.4 mg Injection, powder for

Supply impact started
27 Oct 2026
Supply impact ends
26 Nov 2026
TGA row last updated
5 Nov 2026
ARTG ID
233649
Sponsor
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
1800 274 276
Shortage impact
Critical
Availability
Limited Availability

Reason reported to TGA

Manufacturing

TGA management action

Another strength is available. The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.

What to do

  1. 1.
    Contact your pharmacist — Your pharmacist can check stock and whether another pharmacy can supply this product.
  2. 2.
    Ask your doctor before switching — A prescriber can decide whether another product is appropriate. Do not change medicines on your own.
  3. 3.
    Check the TGA report — The TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database is the source for the dates and management action on this page.

Official sources

Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:24:39 PM).

TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database

PBS schedule — aciclovir sodium dihydrate

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