Can I buy VARIVAX (Refrigerated) in Singapore?
Check whether VARIVAX (Refrigerated) is prescription-only, pharmacy-only, or available over the counter in Singapore, based on HSA therapeutic product registry details.
Yes, VARIVAX (Refrigerated) requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.
This answer is based on the Singapore HSA therapeutic product registry classification for VARIVAX (Refrigerated).
HSA registry details
- Product Name
- VARIVAX (Refrigerated)
- HSA Licence No.
- SIN13090P
- License Holder
- MSD PHARMA (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
- Dosage Form
- INJECTION
- Route
- SUBCUTANEOUS&&INTRAMUSCULAR
- Active Ingredients
- Varicella Virus Vaccine Live (Oka/Merck)
- Strength
- 2700 PFU/mL
- Forensic Classification
- Prescription Only
- Approval Date
- 2005-04-14
- ATC Code
- J07BK01
- Manufacturer
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC&&Jubilant HollisterStier LLC (Sterile diluent vial)&&Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG (Sterile Diluent WFI syringe)&&Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Country of Manufacturer
- UNITED STATES&&GERMANY
Source: HSA Therapeutic Products Register.
Medication questions
Can I buy VARIVAX (Refrigerated) in Singapore?
Yes, VARIVAX (Refrigerated) requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.
Do I need a prescription?
VARIVAX (Refrigerated) is listed as Prescription Only, so a doctor's prescription is required in Singapore.
Can DigitalHealth.sg help?
Yes. Message our team on WhatsApp to check next steps. We can help you understand whether a doctor review, pharmacist dispensing, or another care pathway is appropriate.
Speak to a Singapore doctor about VARIVAX (Refrigerated).
SMC-registered GPs review suitability and can issue a prescription when clinically appropriate. Same-day delivery from $8 once approved.