This is the HPRA’s latest weekly update on medicines shortages. We publish this information each week to keep patients and healthcare professionals informed of current and resolved shortages.
We recognise that medicine shortages can be challenging for those who rely on medicines for their health and well-being. It is the case that for many medicines supplied in Ireland, there is more than one strength, form, pack size or brand available from different suppliers.
Your doctor or pharmacist will often be able to supply an alternative strength, form or product to ensure continuity of treatment if the medicine you have been taking is unavailable.
Resolved shortages
The following shortages have been resolved and supply has resumed to the irish market:
| Product | Active Ingredient(s) |
| Entecavir Accord 0.5mg Film Coated Tablets
EU/1/17/1211/001
Accord Healthcare S.L.U. | Entecavir |
| Estradot 50 micrograms/24 hours, transdermal patch
PA0896/010/002
Novartis Ireland Limited | Estradiol |
| Keflex 125mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension
PA1226/002/002
Flynn Pharma Limited | Cefalexin |
| Keflex 250mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension
PA1226/002/003
Flynn Pharma Limited | Cefalexin |
| Lanoxin PG 50 micrograms/ml Elixir
PA1691/001/002
Aspen Pharma Trading Limited | Digoxin |
| Logynon Tablets
PA1410/005/001
Bayer Limited | Levonorgestrel & ethinylestradiol |
| Lyclear 5% w/w Dermal Cream
PA1077/066/001
GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited | Permethrin |
| Solpadeine Tablets
PA1186/011/003
Chefaro Ireland DAC | Paracetamol, codeine & caffeine |
| Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Teva 160mg/12.5mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0749/047/003
Teva Pharma B.V. | Valsartan & hydrochlorothiazide |
| Zonegran 100mg Capsules
EU/1/04/307/004
Amdipharm Limited | Zonisamide |
Newly notified shortages
The HPRA has been notified of a shortage of the following products:
| Product | Active Ingredient(s) |
| Co-Amoxiclav TEVA 500mg/100mg Powder for Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA0749/011/001
Teva Pharma B.V. | Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid |
| Cozatan 50mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0126/167/001
Clonmel Healthcare Limited | Losartan |
| Creon 25000 Gastro Resistant Capsules
PA23355/006/002
Viatris Healthcare Limited | Pancreas powder, lipase, amylase & protease |
| Dexmedetomidine Accord 100mcg Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
EU/1/19/1418/010
Accord Healthcare S.L.U. | Dexmedetomidine |
| Erwinase 10 000 U Powder for Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA23208/001/001
Porton Biopharma Limited | Crisantaspase |
| Icatibant Accord 30mg Solution for infusion in pre-filled syringe
EU/1/21/1567/001
Accord Healthcare S.L.U. | Icatibant |
| Kay-Cee-L Syrup 7.5% w/v
PA22637/004/001
Elara Pharmaservices Europe Limited | Potassium chloride |
| Memantine Clonmel 10mg Film Coated Tablets
28 pack
PA0126/255/002
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Memantine |
| Memantine Clonmel 10mg Film Coated Tablets
56 pack
PA0126/255/002
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Memantine |
| NASONEX 50 micrograms/actuation Nasal Spray, Suspension
PA23198/011/001
Organon Pharma (Ireland) Limited | Mometasone furoate |
| Neotigason 10mg Capsules
PA1986/113/001
Teva B.V. | Acitretin |
| Paclitaxel 6mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
50ml presentation
PA2315/180/001
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Paclitaxel |
| Palonosetron 250 micrograms Solution for Injection
PA2059/014/001
Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH | Palonosetron |
| Palonosetron 250 micrograms Solution for Injection in pre-filled syringe
PA2059/014/002
Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH | Palonosetron |
| Pantoprazole Noridem 40mg Powder for Solution for Injection
PA1122/011/001
Noridem Enterprises Limited | Pantoprazole |
| Remifentanil Noridem 2mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA1122/014/002
Noridem Enterprises Limited | Remifentanil |
| Suprax 200mg Film Coated Tablets
PA1142/042/001
Amdipharm Limited | Cefixime |
| Trandate 200mg Film Coated Tablets
PA1638/006/003
RPH Pharmaceuticals AB | Labetalol |
Please see the shortages section of the HPRA website for further information
The HPRA sends weekly updates concerning medicinal product shortages. However, the above webpage will be updated as new information is provided to the HPRA.