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Rubella Virus Live Attenuated Mumps Measles Varicella (Proquad) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Rubella Virus Live Attenuated Mumps Measles Varicella has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A vaccine used to protect against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox.

Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
6

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Avoided
PROQUAD
3.00Log10 TCID50 4.30Log10 TCID50 3.00Log10 TCID50 3.99Log10 PFU · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · MERCK CANADA INC
DIN 02399229 · ended Nov 11, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Avoided
PROQUAD
3.99Log10 PFU 3.00Log10 TCID50 4.30Log10 TCID50 3.00Log10 TCID50 · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · MERCK CANADA INC
DIN 02399229 · ended Jul 29, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Avoided
PROQUAD
3.00Log10 TCID50 4.30Log10 TCID50 3.00Log10 TCID50 3.99Log10 PFU · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · MERCK CANADA INC
DIN 02399229 · ended Jan 6, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Avoided
PROQUAD
3.99Log10 PFU 3.00Log10 TCID50 4.30Log10 TCID50 3.00Log10 TCID50 · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · MERCK CANADA INC
DIN 02399229 · ended Dec 9, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Avoided
PROQUAD
4.30Log10 TCID50 3.99Log10 PFU 3.00Log10 TCID50 3.00Log10 TCID50 · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · MERCK CANADA INC
DIN 02399229 · ended Sep 19, 2019 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Avoided
PROQUAD
4.30Log10 TCID50 3.99Log10 PFU 3.00Log10 TCID50 3.00Log10 TCID50 · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · MERCK CANADA INC
DIN 02399229 · ended Nov 30, 2017 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Rubella Virus Live Attenuated Mumps Measles Varicella. Health Canada has 6 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Rubella Virus Live Attenuated Mumps Measles Varicella is classified under “VIRAL VACCINES” (ATC J07BD).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Rubella Virus Live Attenuated Mumps Measles Varicella used for?

A vaccine used to protect against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox.

When will Rubella Virus Live Attenuated Mumps Measles Varicella be back in stock in Canada?

Rubella Virus Live Attenuated Mumps Measles Varicella has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Rubella Virus Live Attenuated Mumps Measles Varicella in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.