Further Information:
The Health Products Regulatory Authority has been notified of a shortage of the following products:
- Abstral 300mcg Sublingual Tablets - PA2288/004/004
- Abstral 400mcg Sublingual Tablets - PA2288/004/005
- Becotide Evohaler 50mcg Pressurised Inhalation Solution --PA1077/042/006
- CoAprovel 300mg/12.5mg Tablets - EU/1/98/086/004
- Cyklokapron 100mg/mL Solution for Injection/Infusion - PA0822/117/001
- Ezetimibe 10mg Tablets - PA0577/198/001
- Ezetimibe Teva 10mg Tablets - PA1986/012/001
- Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Krka 10mg/20 mg Tablets - PA1347/067/002
- Innohep 10,000 IU in 0.5ml, Solution for Injection - PA0046/060/010
- Innohep 16,000 IU in 0.8ml, Solution for injection- PA0046/060/014
- Lercanidipine Clonmel 20mg Film Coated Tablets - PA0126/187/002
- Magnesium Sulfate 50% w/v Solution for Injection/Concentrate for Solution for Infusion (10ml presentation) - PA0549/020/001
- Nanocis 0.24mg Kit for Radiopharmaceutical Preparation - PA0677/006/001
- Qlaira Film Coated Tablets - PA1410/058/001
- TPN – Various B. Braun Products
The following shortages have been resolved and supply has resumed to the Irish market:
- Innohep 4,500 IU, Solution for Injection - PA0046/060/007
- Lamictal 2mg Chewable/Dispersible Tablets - PA1077/061/005
- Low Centyl K 1.25mg/573mg Modified Release Tablets - PA22650/002/001
- Marcain 0.25% w/v with Adrenaline (Epinephrine, 5mcg/ml) (1:200,000) Solution for Injection - PA1691/025/001
- MST Continus 5mg Prolonged Release Tablets - PA1688/004/001
- MST Continus 10 mg Prolonged Release Tablets - PA1688/004/002
- RoActemra 162mg Solution for Injection in Pre Filled Pen - EU/1/08/492/009-10
- RoActemra 162mg Solution for Injection in Pre Filled Syringe - EU/1/08/492/007
- Targin 5mg/2.5mg Prolonged Release Tablets - PA1688/010/001
- Teicoplanin 200mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection/Infusion or Oral Solution - PA1122/009/001
- Trandate 100mg Tablets - PA1638/006/002
- Xylocaine 2% with Adrenaline (Epinephrine) (1:200,000) Solution for Injection - PA1691/027/001
- Zofran 4mg/5ml Syrup - PA0896/036/003
Please see the shortages section of the HPRA website for further information.
The HPRA will be sending weekly updates concerning medicinal product shortages. However, the above webpage will be updated as new information is provided to the HPRA.