fewer options for treating pinworms now that mebendazole (Vermox, etc) is discontinued

March 2012

You'll have fewer options for treating pinworms now that mebendazole (Vermox, etc) is discontinued.

The brand was discontinued years ago and now the generic is going too...but NOT because of safety concerns. There's a limited market for the drug...so it's not a big money maker.

You can continue to prescribe mebendazole until supplies run out.

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fewer options for treating pinworms now that mebendazole (Vermox, etc) is discontinued

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