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Can I buy SHINGRIX POWDER AND SUSPENSION FOR SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION 50MCG/0.5ML in Singapore?

Check whether SHINGRIX POWDER AND SUSPENSION FOR SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION 50MCG/0.5ML is prescription-only, pharmacy-only, or available over the counter in Singapore, based on HSA therapeutic product registry details.

Prescription required
No. SHINGRIX POWDER AND SUSPENSION FOR SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION 50MCG/0.5ML requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

This answer is based on the Singapore HSA therapeutic product registry classification for SHINGRIX POWDER AND SUSPENSION FOR SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION 50MCG/0.5ML.

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HSA registry details

Product NameSHINGRIX POWDER AND SUSPENSION FOR SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION 50MCG/0.5ML
HSA Licence No.SIN16079P
License HolderGLAXOSMITHKLINE PTE LTD
Dosage FormINJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR LIPOSOMAL SUSPENSION
RouteINTRAMUSCULAR
Active IngredientsRecombinant Varicella Zoster Virus glycoprotein E
Strength50mcg/0.5mL
Forensic ClassificationPrescription Only
Approval Date2021-01-12
ATC CodeJ07BK

Medication questions

Can I buy SHINGRIX POWDER AND SUSPENSION FOR SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION 50MCG/0.5ML in Singapore?

No. SHINGRIX POWDER AND SUSPENSION FOR SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION 50MCG/0.5ML requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

Do I need a prescription?

SHINGRIX POWDER AND SUSPENSION FOR SUSPENSION FOR INJECTION 50MCG/0.5ML is listed as Prescription Only, so a doctor's prescription is required in Singapore.

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