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TAPS NP23444-PM-NZ-SGX-WCNT-250005
DoA 10 2025 DoE 10 2027

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References
1. SHINGRIX Consumer Medicine Information. GSK NZ; 2025.  Available at https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/s/shingrix.pdf (Accessed September 2025)

SHINGRIX (Recombinant Varicella Zoster Virus Glycoprotein E antigen 50 mcg (AS01B adjuvanted vaccine)) is indicated for the prevention of herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia in adults 50 years of age or older and for adults 18 years of age or older at increased risk of herpes zoster. SHINGRIX, a prescription medicine is, funded for people at aged 65 years and for certain individuals 18 years and over at higher risk of shingles. Costs will apply if SHINGRIX is not funded. Speak to your pharmacist. A single 0.5 mL dose contains 50 mcg of gE antigen, adjuvanted with AS01B (composed of the plant extract Quillaja saponaria saponin (QS-21) (50 mcg) and 3-O-desacyl-4’-monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL) from Salmonella minnesota (50 mcg) plus excipients). SHINGRIX should not be administered if you are hypersensitive to any component of this vaccine. SHINGRIX has risks and benefits – Normal doctor’s charges apply. Use strictly as directed. If you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional. Vaccination with SHINGRIX may not fully protect all vaccine recipients. Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if SHINGRIX is right for you. Additional product information and Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies. ©2025 GSK group of companies or its licensor. GlaxoSmithKline NZ Ltd, Auckland. Adverse events involving GlaxoSmithKline products should be reported to GSK Medical Information on 0800 808 500. For New Zealand Residents only. Any information provided on this platform should be discussed with a healthcare professional and does not replace a healthcare professional's advice. GSK is not responsible for third-party website content.

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