Drug Report History
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| Version v7-FR | Version v4-FR | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | French | French |
| Date Updated | 2024-03-23 | 2024-03-08 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02246081 | 02246081 |
| Brand name | VARIVAX III | VARIVAX III |
| Common or Proper name | varicella virus vaccine, live, attenuated [Oka/Merck]) Lyophilized powder for injection | varicella virus vaccine, live, attenuated [Oka/Merck]) Lyophilized powder for injection |
| Company Name | MERCK CANADA INC | MERCK CANADA INC |
| Ingredients | ||
| Strength(s) | 1350UNIT | 1350UNIT |
| Dosage form(s) | POWDER FOR SOLUTION | POWDER FOR SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | SUBCUTANEOUS SUBCUTANEOUS | SUBCUTANEOUS SUBCUTANEOUS |
| Packaging size | 1 DOSE VIAL | 1 DOSE VIAL |
| ATC code | J07BK | J07BK |
| ATC description | VIRAL VACCINES | VIRAL VACCINES |
| Reason for shortage | Demand increase for the drug. | Demand increase for the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | ||
| Actual start date | 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-07 |
| Estimated end date | 2024-03-29 | 2024-03-29 |
| Actual end date | 2024-03-22 | |
| Shortage status | Resolved | Actual shortage |
| Tier 3 Status | No | No |
| Company comments | Remaining doses are reserved for the public immunization program. | Remaining doses are reserved for the public immunization program. |
| Health Canada comments |