Do I need a prescription for VARIVAX (Refrigerated)?

VARIVAX (Refrigerated) is listed as Prescription Only in the HSA therapeutic product registry, so a doctor's prescription is required in Singapore.

Can DigitalHealth.sg help me check VARIVAX (Refrigerated)?

Yes. Message DigitalHealth.sg on WhatsApp and our team can guide you on suitability checks, prescription requirements, and next steps. This is not emergency care.

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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.

Prescription required

No. VARIVAX (Refrigerated) requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

This answer is based on the Singapore HSA therapeutic product registry classification for VARIVAX (Refrigerated).

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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

Medication questions

Can I buy VARIVAX (Refrigerated) in Singapore?

No. 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.