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Report #2882834

Received Jan 22, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
Age unknown
State
—
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
—
Onset
—
Days to onset
—
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (SHINGRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALSUNKUNK—

Symptoms (1)

Incorrect route of product administration

Symptom narrative

Shingrix was administered subcutaneously to a patient; This non-serious case was reported by a pharmacist via sales rep and described the occurrence of intramuscular formulation administered by other route in a female patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis. On an unknown date, the patient received Shingrix (unknown arm). On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced intramuscular formulation administered by other route (Verbatim: Shingrix was administered subcutaneously to a patient). The outcome of the intramuscular formulation administered by other route was not applicable. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 18-JAN-2026 The pharmacist reported that the Shingrix was administered subcutaneously to a patient several years ago. Pharmacist did not had any other information about the case. The batch number was not provided, and we are unable to contact the reporter.