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Do you have a reference that i could read that details why vermox is no longer available in us?
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Emverm/Vermox: Emverm (mebendazole) is available in the US by prescription. Vermox (mebendazole) is available in the US as an over the counter medication.
Answered 5/10/2017
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No: There has been no official word on why it was discontinued. The identical generic version is available widely, however. If I hear anything in the future, I will add a comment to this note.
Answered 11/27/2017
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