Currently in shortage
Increased demand for herpes zoster (shingles) treatment following expanded vaccination awareness. GSK supply chain constraints.
Expected resolution: 31 August 2025
aciclovir
Zovirax
400 mg · tablet · Antivirals
PBS Pricing
| General patient co-payment | $18.40 |
| Concession co-payment | $7.70 |
| Full dispensed price | $18.40 |
PBS Information
- Item code
- ANV001
- Drug name
- aciclovir
- Brand name
- Zovirax
- Manufacturer
- GSK
- Formulation
- tablet
- Strength
- 400 mg
- Max quantity
- 35 units
- Max repeats
- 5
- PBS listed
- Yes
- Therapeutic group
- Antivirals
TGA Reference: TGA-MSI-2025-025 · Sponsor: GSK Australia Pty Ltd
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