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