Drug Shortage Information
Valacyclovir Shortage — Finding Valacyclovir and Alternatives
Valacyclovir may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Valacyclovir supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Valacyclovir 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
Valacyclovir Shortage Alternatives
- 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 Valacyclovir During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Valacyclovir Hydrochloride using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Valacyclovir is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Valacyclovir Hydrochloride available.
Find Valacyclovir CompoundersFAQs — Valacyclovir Shortage
Is Valacyclovir still available despite the shortage?
Valacyclovir availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Valacyclovir inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Valacyclovir Hydrochloride is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Valacyclovir during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Valacyclovir shortage include: compounded Valacyclovir Hydrochloride 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 Valacyclovir and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Valacyclovir during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Valacyclovir Hydrochloride 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.