Is it still routinely available in the UK?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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No. Intramuscular VZIG has been withdrawn, and current post-exposure pathways generally use antivirals or selected intravenous immunoglobulin products.

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Is it still routinely available in the UK?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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No. Intramuscular VZIG has been withdrawn, and current post-exposure pathways generally use antivirals or selected intravenous immunoglobulin products.

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UK GovernmentUK Government · Reputable Web

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