Drug Shortage Information
Acyclovir Shortage — Finding Acyclovir and Alternatives
Acyclovir may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Acyclovir supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Acyclovir During a Shortage
- Independent pharmacies often maintain supply when chains run out
- Call ahead — pharmacies can tell you their current stock
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — updated availability from multiple pharmacies
- Mail-order pharmacies may have different supply chains
- Ask your pharmacist to check with their wholesaler for delivery ETA
Acyclovir Shortage Alternatives
- Alternative brand formulations: Sitavig
- Talk to your doctor about therapeutic alternatives for Herpes Simplex
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — pharmacies update availability in real time
- Independent pharmacies often have supply when chains are out
Compounded Acyclovir During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Acyclovir using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Acyclovir is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Acyclovir available.
Find Acyclovir CompoundersFAQs — Acyclovir Shortage
Is Acyclovir still available despite the shortage?
Acyclovir availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Acyclovir inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Acyclovir is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Acyclovir during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Acyclovir shortage include: compounded Acyclovir from a licensed pharmacy, therapeutic alternatives prescribed by your doctor, and checking smaller independent pharmacies which often have supply when chains don't. Script Unlock helps find available Acyclovir and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Acyclovir during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Acyclovir using the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) when the commercial product is unavailable. FDA regulations on compounding during shortages vary by drug. Script Unlock connects you with licensed compounders.