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National Drug Formulary
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Recombinant Varicella Zoster Virus Glycoprotein E Vaccine

Availability of ACE Drug Guidance

Yes

Biologics Drug Information Overview

Yes

Subsidy Information and Financing Scheme

Subsidised Vaccine List

Active ingredients: Vaccine Zoster | Zoster Vaccine | Recombinant Varicella Zoster Virus Glycoprotein E Vaccine Synonyms: Herpes Zoster Vaccine | Shingles Vaccine

General information

Subsidy Information and Financing Scheme

[SVL] Recombinant Varicella Zoster Virus Glycoprotein E Vaccine (Shingrix) Injection 50 mcg/0.5 mL

  1. National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS)

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Drug Guidance for Subsidy

10/02/2025 Recombinant zoster vaccine for the prevention of herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia

The Ministry of Health’s Drug Advisory Committee has recommended:

  • Recombinant varicella zoster virus glycoprotein E 50 mcg/0.5 mL powder and suspension for suspension for injection for the prevention of herpes zoster (HZ) and post-herpetic neuralgia in:

    • adults 60 years of age or older; and

    • adults 18 years of age or older at increased risk of HZ due to immunodeficiency or immunosuppression caused by known disease or therapy.

Funding status

[R] Recombinant varicella zoster virus glycoprotein E 50 mcg/0.5 mL powder and suspension for suspension for injection is recommended for inclusion on the MOH Subsidised Vaccine List (SVL) for the abovementioned indication from September 2025.

[R] The recombinant varicella zoster virus glycoprotein E injection should be used in line with the additional clinical criteria listed in the Annex.

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General Availability in Public Healthcare Institution

Note:

General availability information reflected is based on the Public Healthcare Institutions’ (PHI) formulary on what is commonly used for treating their patient population and may or may not be available for patients not under the care of that institution. It does not reflect the PHI’s actual inventory availability and is subjected to change. Please consult the Public Hospitals or Polyclinics for details on availability and supply restrictions/considerations. General availability is not tied to any brand unless otherwise stated.

Users are to consult the respective PHIs for actual inventory availability and supply restrictions/consideration

Availability information

Formulation

Public Healthcare Institution

Shingrix Injection 50 mcg/0.5 mL

  1. Alexandra Hospital

  2. Changi General Hospital

  3. KK Women's and Children's Hospital

  4. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

  5. National Cancer Centre

  6. National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

  7. National Skin Centre

  8. Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

  9. National University Hospital

  10. National University Polyclinics

  11. Sengkang General Hospital

  12. Singapore General Hospital

  13. SingHealth Polyclinics

  14. Tan Tock Seng Hospital

  15. Woodlands Health Campus

List of monographs containing this active ingredient

Recombinant Varicella Zoster Virus Glycoprotein E Vaccine [Shingrix]

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