Drug shortage

Acyclovir Ointment · Mylan Institutional, a Viatris Company

FDA drug shortage · To Be Discontinued · updated Sep 16, 2024

Key facts

Generic name Acyclovir Ointment
Proprietary name Acyclovir Ointment 5% 5g 2pk
Company Mylan Institutional, a Viatris Company
Presentation Acyclovir Ointment 5% 5g 2pk, Ointment, 5% 5g (NDC 51079-550-68)
Dosage form Ointment
Strength 5% 5g
Status To Be Discontinued
Therapeutic category Dermatology
Package NDCs 51079-550-68
First posted Sep 16, 2024
Last updated Sep 16, 2024
Discontinued Sep 16, 2024

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