Abstral 100mcg Sublingual Tablets
PA2288/004/002
Kyowa Kirin Holdings B.V. | Fentanyl | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Mid February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 26th March 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
Abstral 300mcg Sublingual Tablets
PA2288/004/004
Kyowa Kirin Holdings B.V. | Fentanyl | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 5th December 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
6th December 2022 |
Abstral 400mcg Sublingual Tablets
PA2288/004/005
Kyowa Kirin Holdings B.V. | Fentanyl | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Late December 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 19th March 2023 | Last updated:
9th January 2023 |
Abstral 600mcg Sublingual Tablets
PA2288/004/006
Kyowa Kirin Holdings B.V. | Fentanyl | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
End of January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 19th March 2023 | Last updated:
16th January 2023 |
Actilyse Cathflo 2mg Powder for Solution for Injection and Infusion
PA0775/011/001
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH | Alteplase | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 9th May 2022 Expected return date:
2024 | Last updated:
10th May 2022 HCP letter |
Adizem-SR 90 mg Prolonged Release Capsules
PA1688/001/001
Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals Limited | Diltiazem | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Mid January 2023 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Allopurinol Teva 300mg Tablets
PA0749/099/003
Teva Pharma B.V. | Allopurinol | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
13th February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 2nd April 2023 | Last updated:
30th January 2023 |
Alprazolam 0.5 mg Tablets
PA0711/140/002
Rowex Ltd | Alprazolam | Shipping delay | Date of shortage:
13th January 2023 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
Aminophylline Hydrate 25mg/ml Solution for Injection
PA0073/099/001
Mercury Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Ltd | Aminophyline | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
End of January 2023 Expected return date:
End of February 2023 | Last updated:
26th January 2023 |
Amorolfine 5%w/v Medicated Nail Lacquer
PA0711/309/001
Rowex Ltd | Amorolfine | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Late August 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th March 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
Amoxicilin 250mg/5ml Powder for Oral Solution
PA0126/282/004
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Amoxicillin | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Week ending 22nd January 2023 Expected return date:
End of February 2023 | Last updated:
11th January 2023 |
Antabuse 400mg Effervescent Tablets
PA1986/110/001
Teva B.V. | Disulfiram | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 25th July 2022 Expected return date:
End of February 2023 | Last updated:
23rd January 2023 |
Arava 20mg Film Coated Tablets
EU/1/99/118/007
Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH | Leflunomide | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
19th December 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 19th February 2023 | Last updated:
16th December 2022 |
Areloger 7.5mg Tablets
PA0577/057/001
McDermott Laboratories Ltd., T/A Gerard Laboratories | Meloxicam | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Mid April 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
19th January 2023 |
Areloger 15mg Tablets
PA0577/057/002
McDermott Laboratories Ltd., T/A Gerard Laboratories | Meloxicam | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
End May 2022
Expected return date
Unknown at present | Last updated:
19th January 2023 |
Aripiprazole Teva 15mg Tablets
PA1986/019/002
Teva B.V. | Aripiprazole | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week ending 8th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th February 2023 | Last updated:
19th December 2022 |
Artelac 3.2mg/ml Eye Drops, Solution
PA23259/004/001
Bausch + Lomb Ireland Limited | Hypromellose | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Late July 2022 Expected return date:
Early February 2023 | Last updated:
17th January 2023 |
Atenomel 50mg Tablets
PA0126/069/001
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Atenolol | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
30th November 2022 Expected return date:
Early June 2023 | Last updated:
23rd November 2022 |
Atorvastatin Mylan 40mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0577/118/003
McDermott Laboratories Ltd., T/A Gerard Laboratories | Atorvastatin | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Late October 2022 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
7th November 2022 |
Atorvastatin Mylan 80mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0577/118/004
McDermott Laboratories Ltd., T/A Gerard Laboratories | Atorvastatin | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
September 2022 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
7th November 2022 |
Atozet 10 mg/20mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA23198/022/002
Organon Pharma (Ireland) Limited | Ezetimibe & atorvastatin | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
11th January 2023 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
18th January 2023 |
Atozet 10mg/80mg Film Coated Tablets
PA23198/022/004
Organon Pharma (Ireland) Limited | Ezetimibe & atorvastatin | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
16th December 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Augmentin Duo Mixed Fruit 400mg/57mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension
(35 ml presentation)
PA1077/019/006
GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited | Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Mid December 2022 Expected return date:
Mid March 2023 | Last updated:
30th November 2022 |
Augmentin 875mg/125mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA1077/019/005
GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited | Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week ending 12th February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 19th March 2023 | Last updated;
25th January 2023 |
Azarga 10mg/ml + 5mg/ml Eye Drop Suspension
EU/1/08/482/001
Novartis Europharm Limited | Timolol maleate & Brinzolamide | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
9th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 26th February 2023 | Last updated:
16th January 2023 |
Azithromycin Clonmel 250mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0126/150/001
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Azithromycin | Quality issue
(multiple countries impacted) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 18th April 2022 Expected return date:
Q1 2023 | Last updated:
10th November 2022 |
Bactroban 2% w/w Ointment
PA1077/094/001
GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited | Muripocin | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
18th November 2022 Expected return date:
2024 | Last updated:
21st November 2022 |
Benylin Children’s Dry Coughs Syrup
PA0330/022/001
Johnson & Johnson (Ireland) Limited | Diphenhydramine & levomenthol | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
16th December 2022 Expected return date:
End of February 2023 | Last updated:
9th January 2023 |
Benylin Cough Medicine Syrup
PA0330/019/001
Johnson & Johnson (Ireland) Limited | Diphenhydramine & levomenthol | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
16th December 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 12th March 2023 | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Benylin Dry Coughs Syrup
PA0330/018/001
Johnson & Johnson (Ireland) Limited | Diphenhydramine, dextromethorphan & levomenthol | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early August 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 9th April 2023 | Last updated:
21st December 2022 |
Benylin Dual Action Dry Syrup
PA0330/015/002
Johnson & Johnson (Ireland) Limited | Dextromethorphan, pseudoephedrine & triprolidine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Early December 2022 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Benylin Non-Drowsy Dry Coughs, Syrup
PA0330/025/001
Johnson & Johnson (Ireland) Limited | Dextromethorphan | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
11th November 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th February | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Benylin Phlegm Cough plus Decongestant Syrup
PA0330/032/001
Johnson & Johnson (Ireland) Limited | Guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
19th December 2022 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Betnovate Cream 0.1% w/w
PA1077/001/001
GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited | Betamethasone | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early December 2022 Expected return date:
2024 | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Bisolvon 4mg/5ml Oral Solution
PA23180/015/001
Opella Healthcare France SAS T/A Sanofi | Bromhexine | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
18th January 2023 Expected return date:
May 2023 | Last updated:
23rd January 2023 |
Braftovi 50mg Capsules
EU/1/18/1314/001
Pierre Fabre Medicament | Encorafenib | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
26th January 2023 Expected return date: February 2023 | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Brinzolamide Sandoz 10mg/ml Eye Drops, Suspension
PA0711/226/001
Rowex Ltd | Brinzolamide | Shipping delay | Date of shortage:
13th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 19th February 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
Brolene 0.15% w/w Eye Ointment
PA0126/357/002
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Dibromopropamidine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
21st March 2022 Expected return date:
Late February 2023 | Last updated:
6th January 2023 |
Brupro Cold & Flu 200 mg/30 mg film-coated tablets
PA0074/067/006
Rowa Pharmaceuticals Limited | Ibuprofen & pseudoephedrine hydrochloride | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
13th January 2023 Expected return date:
May 2023 | Last updated:
25th January 2023 |
Caelyx 2mg/ml
Pegylated Liposomal Concentrate for Solution
(25ml presentation)
EU/1/96/011/003-004
Baxter Holding B.V. | Doxorubicin | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Late October 2022 Expected return date:
Early February 2023 | Last updated:
19th December 2022 |
Calcichew 500mg Chewable Tablets
PA2239/013/001
CHEPLAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH | Calcium carbonate | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
End of October 2022
Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Calvepen 333mg Tablets
PA0126/137/001
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Phenoxymethylpenicillin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week ending 5th February 2023 Expected return date:
Early March 2023 | Last updated:
27th January 2023 |
Campto 20mg/mL Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
(2ml vial)
PA0822/212/001
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland | Irinotecan | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
3rd February 2023 Expected return date:
Early March 2023 | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Cardura XL 4mg Prolonged Release Tablets
PA23355/001/001
Viatris Healthcare Limited | Doxazosin | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
23rd December 2022
Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
21st December 2022 |
Ciplox 500mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA2315/100/001
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Ciprofloxacin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week ending 13th February 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Clarithromycin 500 mg film-coated tablets
PA2050/002/002
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe B.V. | Clarithromycin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
End of January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 11th June 2023 | Last updated:
17th January 2023 |
Clonocid 500mg Film- Coated Tablets
PA0126/136/002
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Clarithromycin | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Week ending 22nd January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 26th March 2023 | Last updated:
9th January 2023 |
Clorom 500mg Tablets
PA0711/061/002
Rowex Ltd | Clarithromycin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
31st January 2023 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
Clavamel Forte 500mg/125mg Film Coated Tablet
PA0126/243/001
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
19th December 2022 Expected return date:
Early February 2023 | Last updated:
20th December 2022 |
Calvepen 250mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension
PA0126/137/003
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Phenoxymethylpenicillin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week ending 18th December 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 12th February 2023 | Last updated:
9th January 2023 |
Cardura XL 8mg Prolonged Release Tablets
PA23355/001/002
Viatris Healthcare Limited | Doxazosin | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
23rd December 2022 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
19th December 2022 |
Caverject 10mcg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection
PA0822/115/002
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland | Alprostadil | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week ending 12th February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 9th April 2023 | Last updated:
23rd January 2023 |
Ceftazidime 1g Powder for solution for injection or infusion
PA0281/224/001
Pinewood Laboratories Ltd | Ceftazidime | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Early January 2023 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
2nd February 2023 |
Ceftazidime 2g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA0281/224/002
Pinewood Laboratories Ltd | Ceftazidime | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
End August 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 12th February 2023 | Last updated:
2nd February 2023 |
Centrax 10mg Tablets
PA0822/010/001
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland | Prazepam | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
End June 2022
Expected return date:
Late 2023 | Last updated:
8th September 2022 |
Champix 0.5mg Film Coated Tablet
EU/1/06/360/001
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG | Varenicline | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 21st June 2021 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
18th June 2021 HCP letter |
Champix 1mg Film Coated Tablet
EU/1/06/360/005
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG | Varenicline | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 21st June Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated: 18th June 2021 HCP letter |
Champix 0.5 mg + 1 mg Film Coated Tablet
EU/1/06/360/003
Pfizer Europe MA EEIG | Varenicline | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 21st June Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
18th June 2021 HCP letter |
Clarithromycin 500mg Film Coated Tablets
PA2315/136/004
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Clarithromycin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage: 28th November 2022
Expected return date;
Mid March 2023 | Last updated:
4th January 2023 |
Clarithromycin Teva 500mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0749/148/002
Teva Pharma B.V. | Clarithromycin | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early January 2023 Expected return date:
May 2023 | Last updated:
4th January 2023 |
Clavamel Forte 500mg/125mg film-coated tablet
PA0126/243/001
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
19th December 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 19th February 2023 | Last updated:
9th January 2023 |
Clonocid 250mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA0126/136/001
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Clarithromycin | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
20th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 2nd April 2023 | Last updated;
26th January 2023 |
Co-amoxiclav 500mg/100mg Powder for Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA2220/002/001
Instituto Biochimico Italiano G. Lorenzini S.p.A. | Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Late October 2022 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
5th December 2022 |
Cosartal Plus 50mg/12.5mg Film Coated Tablets
PA2315/190/001
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Losartan & hydrochlorothiazide | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early February 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Cosartal Plus 100mg/25mg Film Coated Tablets
PA2315/190/002
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Losartan & hydrochlorothiazide | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early February 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Dalmane 30mg Hard Capsules
PA2010/039/002
Mylan IRE Healthcare Limited | Flurazepam | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
28th January 2023 Expected return date:
October 2023 | Last updated:
19th January 2023 |
Dermovate 0.05%w/w Ointment
PA1077/005/002
GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited | Clobetasol | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
6th February 2023 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
23rd January 2023 |
Dermovate 0.05% w/w Cream
PA1077/005/001
GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited | Clobetasol | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
6th February 2023 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
23rd January 2023 |
Deslor 5mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA0711/202/001
Rowex Ltd | Desloratadine | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
31st January 2023 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
2nd February 2023 |
Desmospray Desmopressin Nasal Spray
PA1009/005/001
Ferring Ireland Ltd | Desmopressin | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage: 22nd July 2020 Expected return date: Late 2023 | Last updated: 9th February 2022 |
Detrusitol SR 2 mg, Prolonged-release Capsules
PA23055/007/001
Upjohn EESV | Tolterodine | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
12th January 2023
Expected return date:
Week ending 19th March 2023 | Last updated:
16th January 2023 |
Diazemuls 5mg/ml Emulsion for Injection
PA2315/098/001
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Diazepam | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage: Mid February 2020 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated: 30th March 2021 |
Dioralyte Citrus Powder for Oral Solution
PA23180/006/002
Opella Healthcare France SAS T/A Sanofi | Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, glucose & disodium hydrogen citrate | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
17th September 2021 Expected return date:
Q1 2023 | Last updated:
17th October 2021 |
Dioralyte Natural, Powder for Oral Solution
PA23180/007/001
Opella Healthcare France SAS T/A Sanofi | Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, glucose & disodium hydrogen citrate | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
June 2022 Expected return date:
Q1 2023 | Last updated:
17th October 2022 |
Dioralyte Rebalance Citrus Powder for Oral Solution
PA23180/023/002
Opella Healthcare France SAS T/A Sanofi | Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, glucose & disodium hydrogen citrate | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
September 2022 Expected return date:
Q4 2023 | Last updated:
17th October 2023 |
Dioralyte Rebalance Natural Powder for Oral Solution
PA23180/023/003
Opella Healthcare France SAS T/A Sanofi | Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, glucose & disodium hydrogen citrate | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
September 2022
Expected return date:
Q1 2023 | Last updated:
17th October 2022 |
Dipentum 250mg Capsules
PA22657/001/001
Atnahs Pharma Netherlands B.V. | Olsalazine | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early September 2022 Expected return date:
Q3 2023 | Last updated: 17th October 2022 |
Dipentum 500mg Tablets
PA22657/001/002
Atnahs Pharma Netherlands B.V. | Olsalazine | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early September 2022 Expected return date:
Q3 2023 | Last updated:
17th October 2022 |
Duac Once Daily 10mg/g + 50mg/g Gel 30g
PA1077/120/001
GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited | Clindamycin & Benzoyl peroxide | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
19th December 2022 Expected return date:
2024 | Last updated:
19th December 2022 |
Duloxetine 30mg Gastro-Resistant Capsules
PA2315/006/001
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Duloxetine | Regulatory issue | Date of shortage:
Early February 2023 Expected return date:
May 2023 | Last updated:
18th January 2023 |
Duloxetine 60mg Gastro-Resistant Capsules
PA2315/006/002
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Duloxetine | Regulatory issue | Date of shortage:
Early February 2023 Expected return date:
May 2023 | Last updated:
18th January 2023 |
Dukoral
EU/1/03/263/002
Crucell Sweden AB | Cholera vaccine | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
1st September 2022 Expected return date:
31st March 2023 | Last updated:
23rd December 2022 |
Easofen Max Strength 400 mg Film-coated Tablets
PA0126/060/002
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Ibuprofen | API availability | Date of shortage:
18th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th March 2023 | Last updated:
16th January 2023 |
Emerade 150mcg Solution in a Pre-Filled Pen
PA1696/009/001
PharmaSwiss Ceska republika s.r.o. | Adrenaline | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage: 30th September 2019 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated: 18th December 2020
Alternatives are available |
Emerade 300mcg Solution in a Pre-Filled Pen
PA1696/009/002
PharmaSwiss Ceska republika s.r.o. | Adrenaline | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage: 30th September 2019 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated: 18th December 2020
Alternatives are available |
Emerade 500mcg Solution in a Pre-Filled Pen
PA1696/009/003
PharmaSwiss Ceska republika s.r.o. | Adrenaline | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage: 30th September 2019 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated: 18th December 2020
Alternatives are available |
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Accordpharma 200mg/245mg Film Coated Tablets
PA2315/200/002
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Emtricitabine & tenofovir | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
24th May 2022
Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
23rd January 2023 |
Entecavir Accord 0.5mg Film Coated Tablets
EU/1/17/1211/001
Accord Healthcare S.L.U. | Entecavir | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
21st November 2022 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
16th November 2022 |
Epanutin 25mg Hard Capsules
PA23055/003/001
Upjohn EESV | Phenytoin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
17th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 12th February 2023 | Last updated:
30th January 2023 |
Epanutin 50mg Hard Capsules
PA23055/003/002
Upjohn EESV | Phenytoin | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
1st December 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Epanutin Ready Mixed Parenteral 250mg/5ml Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA23055/003/006
Upjohn EESV | Phenytoin | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
16th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th March 2023 | Last updated:
10th January 2023 |
Etoricoxib 60mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0711/232/002
Rowex Ltd | Etoricoxib | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Late August 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Ezetimibe Krka 10mg Tablets
KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto
PA1347/066/001 | Ezetimibe | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week ending 5th February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 26th March 2023 | Last updated;
2nd February 2023 |
Ezetimibe Rowa 10mg Tablets
PA0074/074/001
Rowa Pharmaceuticals Limited | Ezetimibe | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
31st January 2023 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
2nd February 2023 |
Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Rowex 10mg/80mg Tablets
PA0711/262/003
Rowex Ltd | Ezetimibe & simvastatin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
22nd July 2021 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated: 15th June 2022 |
Flector Tissugel 140mg Medicated Plaster
PA1104/004/001
IBSA Farmaceutici Italia S.r.l | Diclofenac | Distribution issue | Date of shortage:
End of October 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
5th December 2022 |
Flucloxacillin 1g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA0281/122/003
Pinewood Laboratories Ltd | Flucloxacillin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 11th July 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
28th June 2022 |
Flucloxacillin 2000mg Powder for Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA1862/003/004
Ibigen Srl | Flucloxacillin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Late November 2022
Expected return date: February 2023 | Last updated:
5th December 2022 |
Fludarabine Phosphate 25mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA2315/035/001
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Fludarabine | API unavailability
(multiple markets affected) | Date of shortage:
Early January 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
18th January 2023 |
Fluorouracil 25mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion
(100ml presentation only)
PA0822/223/001
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland | Fluorouracil | Quality issue | Date of shortage:
25th February 2022 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
5th September 2022 HCP letter |
Fortum 500mg powder for solution for injection or infusion
PA23311/001/001
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals d.d. | Ceftazidime | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week ending 5th March 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Fortum 1g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA23311/001/002
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals d.d. | Ceftazidime | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Late January 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
2nd February 2023 |
Fortum 2g powder for solution for injection or infusion
PA23311/001/003
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals d.d. | Ceftazidime | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Early February 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
2nd February 2023 |
Frovex 2.5mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0865/009/001
Menarini International Operations Luxembourg S.A. | Frovatriptan | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
11th January 2022 Expected return date:
September 2023 | Last updated:
23rd September 2022 |
Fucidin 20mg/g Cream
PA0046/004/012
Leo Laboratories Limited | Fusidic Acid | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
26th January 2023 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
27th January 2023 |
Furosemide 10mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion
(2ml presentation only)
PA2315/163/001
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Furosemide | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
18th October 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th February 2023 | Last updated:
2nd February 2023 |
Furosemide 20mg in 2ml Solution for Injection
PA0073/059/004
Mercury Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Ltd | Furosemide | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
4th January 2023 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last update:
2nd February 2023 |
Gabin 100mg Capsules
PA1445/020/001
Aurobindo Pharma (Malta) Limited | Gabapentin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
13th January 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
30th January 2023 |
Genotropin MiniQuick 1.0 mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection
PA0822/128/003
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland | Somatropin | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
11th January 2023 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Germentin 125mg/31.25mg per 5ml Powder for Oral Suspension
PA0577/034/002
McDermott Laboratories Ltd., T/A Gerard Laboratories | Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week ending 12th February 2023 Expected return date:
May 2023 | Last updated:
30th January 2023 |
Germentin 500 mg/125 mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0577/034/001
McDermott Laboratories Ltd., T/A Gerard Laboratories | Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
22nd December 2022 Expected return date:
May 2023 | Last updated:
20th December 2022 |
Gerax 500mcg Tablets
PA1445/024/002
Aurobindo Pharma (Malta) Limited | Alprazolam | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
July 2022
Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
5th October 2022 |
Glytrin 400 mcg per Metered dose Sublingual Spray
PA22906/002/001
Ayrton Saunders (Ireland) Limited | Glyceryl trinitrate | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
November 2022
Expected return date:
July 2023 | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Golden Eye 0.1% w/v Eye Drops
PA22695/001/001
Cambridge Healthcare Ireland Limited | Propamidine | Regulatory issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
16th November 2022 Expected return date:
Q2 2023 | Last updated;
24th November 2022 |
Golden Eye 0.15% w/w Eye Ointment
PA22695/001/002
Cambridge Healthcare Ireland Limited | Dibromopropamidine | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
16th November 2022 Expected return date:
Early 2024 | Last updated:
24th November 2022 |
Gyno-Pevaryl Once 150mg Vaginal Pessary
PA22650/006/001
KARO PHARMA AB | Econazole nitrate | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
March 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
9th March 2022 |
Hydrea 500mg Hard Capsules
PA2239/021/001
CHEPLAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH | Hydroxycarbamide | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
15th December 2022 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
9th January 2023 |
Hydromorphone 20mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA0549/030/001
Ethypharm | Hydromorphone | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage: Mid June 2020 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated:
25th July 2022 |
Hydromorphone 50mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA0549/030/002
Ethypharm | Hydromorphone | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage: Mid August 2020 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated: 25th July 2022 |
Inegy 10mg/80mg Tablets
PA23198/024/004
Organon Pharma (Ireland) Limited | Ezetimibe & simvastatin | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
25th November 2022 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
16th January 2023 |
Instanyl 100mcg Nasal Spray
EU/1/09/531/014-017
Takeda Danmark A/S | Fentanyl | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
2nd April 2021 Expected return date:
End February 2023 | Last updated: 15th July 2022 |
Instanyl 200mcg Nasal Spray
EU/1/09/531/018-021
Takeda Danmark A/S | Fentanyl | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
2nd April 2021 Expected return date:
End February 2023 | Last updated:
15th July 2022 |
Ivemend 150mg Powder for Solution for Infusion
EU/1/07/437/003
Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd | Fosaprepitant | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
End of January 2023 Expected return date:
June 2023 | Last updated:
10th January 2023 HCP letter |
Ixprim 37.5 mg/325mg Effervescent Tablets
PA2242/006/002
Grunenthal Pharma Ltd | Paracetamol & tramadol | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
2nd November 2022 Expected return date:
End of February 2022 | Last updated:
13th December 2022 |
Keflex 250mg/5 ml Powder for Oral Suspension
PA1226/002/003
Flynn Pharma Limited | Cephalexin | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early January 2023 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
3rd January 2023 |
Klacid 250mg/5ml Granules for Oral Suspension
PA2010/004/006
Mylan IRE Healthcare Limited | Clarithromycin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week ending 5th February 2023
Expected return date:
Week ending 9th April 2023 | Last updated:
23rd January 2023 |
Klacid IV 500mg Powder for Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
PA2010/004/003
Mylan IRE Healthcare Limited | Clarithromycin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
8th February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 26th March 2023 | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Klaram LA 500 mg Prolonged Release Tablets
PA2315/133/001
Mylan IRE Healthcare Limited | Clarithromycin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
28th November 2022 Expected return date:
Mid March 2023 | Last updated:
4th January 2023 |
Kopen 250mg Tablets
PA0298/007/001
Athlone Laboratories Ltd | Phenoxymethylpenicillin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Late April 2022 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
17th January 2023 |
Kopen Sugar Free 125mg/5ml Powder for Oral Solution
PA0298/007/002
Athlone Laboratories Ltd | Phenoxymethylpenicillin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
1st April 2022 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
17th January 2023 |
Kopen Sugar Free 250mg/5ml Powder for Oral Solution
PA0298/007/003
Athlone Laboratories Ltd | Phenoxymethylpenicillin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
1st April 2022 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
17th January 2023 |
Lecalpin 20mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA2315/186/002
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Lercanidipine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week ending 5th February 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
2nd February 2023 |
Lercanidipine Clonmel 10mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0126/187/001
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Lercanidipine | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
17th January 2023
Expected return date:
Week ending 5th March 2023 | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Lercanidipine Clonmel 20mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0126/187/002
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Lercanidipine | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
26th February 2023 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Levobupivacaine 2.5mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA2059/009/003
Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH | Levobupivacaine | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 29th August 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Levobupivacaine 5mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA2059/009/004
Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH | Levobupivacaine | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 5th September 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Levobupivacaine 7.5mg/mL Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA2059/009/005
Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH | Levobupivacaine | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early December 2022
Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Lopid 300mg Capsules
PA0822/014/001
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland | Gemfibrozil | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week ending 12th February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 23rd April 2023 | Last updated:
25th January 2023 |
Lotanos Comp 100mg/25mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA0074/072/002
Rowa Pharmaceuticals Limited | Losartan & hydrochlorothiazide | Awaiting information | Date of shortage:
13th January 2023
Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
Lyclear 5% w/w Dermal Cream
PA1077/066/001
GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited | Permethrin | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 11th July 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 12th February 2023 | Last updated:
26th January 2023 |
Lyrica 50mg Capsules
EU/1/04/279/009
Upjohn EESV | Pregabalin | Shipping delay | Date of shortage:
23rd November 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th February 2023 | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Lyrica 100mg Capsules
EU/1/04/279/015
Upjohn EESV | Pregabalin | Shipping delay | Date of shortage:
23rd November 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th February 2023 | Last updated:
4th January 2023 |
Lyrica 150mg Capsules
EU/1/04/279/018
Upjohn EESV | Pregabalin | Shipping delay | Date of shortage:
Mid December 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Marcain 0.25% w/v with Adrenaline (Epinephrine, 5 micrograms per ml) (1:200,000) Solution for Injection
PA1691/025/001
Aspen Pharma Trading Limited | Bupivacaine & adrenaline | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Late January 2023 Expected return date:
August 2023 | Last updated;
30th January 2023 |
Marcain 0.5% w/v with Adrenaline (Epinephrine, 5 micrograms per ml) (1:200,000) Solution for Injection
PA1691/025/002
Aspen Pharma Trading Limited | Bupivacaine & adrenaline | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
1st July 2021 Expected return date:
August 2023 | Last updated:
30th January 2023 |
Maxilief Effervescent Tablets
(24 pack only)
PA0126/113/001
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Paracetamol, Codeine & Caffeine | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
18th October 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th April 2023 | Last updated:
17th January 2023 |
Medispray Oromucosal Spray
PA0126/300/001
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Lidocaine & chlorhexidine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 14th November 2022 Expected return date:
Late April 2023 | Last updated:
7th December 2022 |
Mefac 250mg Capsule
PA0074/015/001
Rowa Pharmaceuticals Limited | Mefenamic acid | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage: End of June 2019 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated: 23rd April 2021
|
Melfen 400mg Film-coated tablets
PA0126/012/002
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Ibuprofen | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
18th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th March 2023 | Last updated:
16th January 2023 |
Menopur 75IU Powder and Solvent for Solution or Injection
PA1009/015/001
Ferring Ireland Ltd | Menotrophin | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 31st October 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
4th November 2022 |
Menopur 600IU Powder and Solvent for Solution or Injection
PA1009/015/002
Ferring Ireland Ltd | Menotrophin | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 31st October 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
4th November 2022 |
Menopur 1200IU Powder and Solvent for Solution or Injection
PA1009/015/003
Ferring Ireland Ltd | Menotrophin | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 31st October 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
4th November 2022 |
Metoclopramide 5mg/ml Solution for Injection
PA0073/084/001
Mercury Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Ltd | Metoclopramide | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
18th December 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Metalyse 50mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection
EU/1/00/169/006
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH |
Tenecteplase | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
29th July 2022 2022 Expected return date:
2024 | Last updated:
23rd September 2022 HCP letter |
Methotrexate 2.5mg Tablets
PA2315/062/001
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Methotrexate | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
5th December 2022 Expected return date:
August 2023 | Last updated:
28th November 2022 |
Methylthioninium Chloride Proveblue 5mg/ml solution for Injection
EU/1/11/682/001
Provepharm SAS | Methylthionium | Regulatory issue | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 3rd October 2022
Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
28th September 2022 |
Milrinone 1 mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA0281/244/001
Pinewood Laboratories Ltd | Milrinone | Distribution issue | Date of shortage:
16th November 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 16th February 2023 | Last updated:
16th November 2022 |
Minims Artificial Tears 0.35% w/w + 0.44% w/w Eye Drops, Solution
PA23259/013/001
Bausch + Lomb Ireland Limited | Sodium chloride & hydroxyethylcellulose | Quality issue | Date of shortage:
April 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
13th December 2022 |
Minims Chloramphenicol 0.5% Eye Drops
PA22698/006/001
Bausch + Lomb Ireland Limited | Chloramphenicol | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
End October 2022 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
25th January 2023 |
Minims Phenylephrine 2.5% w/ Eye Drops
PA22698/013/002
Bausch + Lomb Ireland Limited | Phenylephrine | Regulatory issue | Date of shortage:
End of October 2022
Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Mivacron 2mg/ml Solution for Injection
PA1691/031/001
Aspen Pharma Trading Limited | Mivacurium chloride | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
20th June 2022 Expected return date: Awaiting update | Last updated:
13th December 2022 |
Moviprep Orange Powder for Oral Solution
PA1336/001/002
Norgine B.V. | Various | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Mid November 2022 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
20th December 2022 |
Morphine Sulphate 10mg/ml Solution for Injection
PA0073/020/001
Mercury Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Ltd | Morphine | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
25th July 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Morphine Sulfate 10mg/ml Solution for injection
PA0549/023/001
Ethypharm | Morphine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
30th November 2022 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Naloxone Hydrochloride 400 micrograms/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA0073/111/002
Mercury Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Ltd | Naloxone | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
23rd January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th March 2023 | Last updated:
2nd February 2023 |
Nasofan Aqueous 50mcg Nasal Spray Suspension
PA1986/084/001
Teva B.V. | Fluticasone propionate | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 29th August 2022 Expected return date:
Mid February 2023 | Last updated:
6th January 2023 |
Nebivolol Teva 5 mg Tablets
PA0749/078/001
Teva Pharma B.V. | Nebivolol | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries impacted) | Date of shortage:
21st February 2023 Expected return date:
Early April 2023 | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
NeoMercazole 5 mg Tablets
PA1142/002/001
Amdipharm Limited | Carbimazole | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
6th February 2023
Expected return date:
Week ending 12th March 2023 | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Neurostil 100mg Capsules
PA0749/164/001
Teva Pharma B.V. | Gabapentin | Shipping delay | Date of shortage:
Week ending 29th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 12th February 2023 | Last updated:
30th January 2023 |
Nicorette 15mg Inhaler
4 pack
PA0330/037/010
Johnson & Johnson (Ireland) Limited | Nicotine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
End of November 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 19th February 2023 | Last updated:
20th December 2022 |
Night Nurse Cold Remedy Oral Solution
PA0678/014/001
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (Ireland) Limited | Paracetamol, promethazine & dextromethorphan | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
19th December 2022 Expected return date:
14th August 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
Nolpaza 40mg Gastro Resistant Tablets
PA1347/006/002
KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto | Pantoprazole | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
20th December 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th February 2023 | Last updated:
21st December 2022 |
Norditropin FlexPro 10 mg/1.5 ml, Solution for Injection in Pre Filled Pen
PA0218/040/012
Novo Nordisk A/S | Somatropin | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
7th February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 19th February 2023 | Last updated:
30th January 2023 HCP letter |
Normacol 62% w/w Granules
PA1336/007/001
Norgine B.V. | Sterculia | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
14th October 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
28th October 2022 |
Normacol Plus Granules Sterculia 62% w/w Frangula 8% w/w
PA1336/008/001
Norgine B.V. | Sterculia & frangula | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
14th October 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
28th October 2022 |
Nurofen for Children Six Plus Strawberry 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension
PA0979/056/002
Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd | Ibuprofen | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
End of December 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th March 2023 | Last updated:
11th January 2023 |
Nu-seals 300mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets
PA2325/010/002
Alliance Pharma (Ireland) Limited | Acetylsalicylic acid | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
15th August 2022
Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
16th September 2022 |
Ogivri 420mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
EU/1/18/1341/002
Viatris Limited | Trastuzumab | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
5th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th February 2023 | Last updated:
27th January 2023 |
Olmesartan 20mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA0126/273/002
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Olemsartan | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
19th December 2022 Expected return date: Week ending 5th March 2023 | Last updated:
13th December 2022 |
Olmesartan medoxomil 20mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0577/214/002
McDermott Laboratories Ltd., T/A Gerard Laboratories | Olmesartan | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
26th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 14th May 2023 | Last updated:
30th January 2023 |
Opticrom Allergy Single Dose 2% w/v Eye Drops, Solution
PA23180/010/003
Opella Healthcare France SAS T/A Sanofi | Sodium cromoglicate | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
27th January 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Opticrom allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops
PA23180/010/002
Opella Healthcare France SAS T/A Sanofi | Sodium cromoglicate | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
16th January 2023 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
23rd January 2023 |
Oramox 125 mg/5 ml Powder for Oral Suspension
PA0298/019/001
Athlone Laboratories Ltd | Amoxicillin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 9th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 26th February 2023 | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Oramox 250mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension
PA0298/019/002
Athlone Laboratories Ltd | Amoxicillin | Unexpected increase demand | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 9th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 26th February 2023 | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Otrivine Congestion Relief 0.1% w/v Nasal Spray, Solution
PA0678/120/005
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (Ireland) Limited | Xylometazoline | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
10th December 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 9th April 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
Otrivine Congestion Relief Menthol 0.1% w/v Nasal Spray
PA0678/120/002
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (Ireland) Limited | Xylometazoline | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
9th January 2023 Expected return date;
Week ending 19th March 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
OxyContin 10mg Prolonged Release Tablets
PA1688/005/002
Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals Limited | Oxycodone | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early February 2023 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
24th January 2023 |
OxyNorm Dispersa 5mg Orodispersible Tablets
PA1688/006/007
Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals Limited | Oxycodone | Unexpected increased demand | Date of shortage:
Week ending 8th January 2022
Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
22nd December 2022 |
Oxynorm Dispersa 10mg Orodispersible tablets
PA1688/006/008
Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals Limited | Oxycodone | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
21st November 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
OxyNorm Liquid 1mg/ml Oral Solution
PA1688/006/002
Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals Limited | Oxycodone | Shipping delay | Date of shortage:
17th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th February 2023 | Last updated:
24th January 2023 |
Oxycodone hydrochloride 50mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA0281/235/002
Pinewood Laboratories Ltd | Oxycodone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
1st November 2021 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
23rd August 2022 |
Palladone 1.3mg Capsules
PA1688/007/001
Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals Limited | Hydromorphone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 8th August 2022 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
2nd December 2022 |
Parnate 10mg Tablet
PA1142/035/001
Amdipharm Limited | Tranylcypromine | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
29th January 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
23rd January 2023 |
Pazenir 5 mg/ml Powder for Dispersion for Infusion
EU/1/18/1317/001
Ratiopharm GmbH | Paclitaxel | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
12th January 2023 Expected return date:
July 2023 | Last updated:
25th January 2023 |
Phenergan 25mg Film Coated Tablets
PA23180/011/002
Opella Healthcare France SAS T/A Sanofi | Promethazine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week ending 12th February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 19th February 2023 | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Pinamox 250mg/5 ml Powder for Oral Suspension
PA0298/010/002
Athlone Laboratories Ltd | Amoxicillin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 9th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 26th February 2023 | Last updated:
17th January 2023 |
Plenvu Powder for Oral Solution
PA1336/005/001
Norgine B.V. | Various | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early December 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Prednisolone 1mg Tablets
PA0126/027/002
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Prednisolone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
13th July 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Pregabalin Krka 75mg hard capsules
PA1347/050/003
KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto | Pregabalin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 21st November 2022 Expected return date: Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Quetex XR 50mg Prolonged-Release Tablets
PA0711/258/001
Rowex Ltd | Quetiapine | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
4th October 2022
Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
22nd December 2022 |
Rapiscan 400mcg Solution for Injection
EU/1/10/643/001
GE Healthcare AS | Regadenoson | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Late October 2022 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
17th October 2022 |
Risonate Once Weekly 35mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0749/064/001
Teva Pharma B.V. | Risedronate | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 27th June 2022 Expected return date:
June 2023 | Last updated:
6th January 2023 |
Rivotril 0.5mg Tablets
PA2239/020/001
CHEPLAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH | Clonazepam | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 17th October 2022 Expected return date:
Early February 2023 | Last updated:
30th November 2022 |
Roaccutane 10mg Soft Capsules
PA2307/007/001
Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd | Isotretinoin | Quality issue | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 28th November 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 19th February 2023 | Last updated:
26th January 2023 |
RoActemra 162mg Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe
EU/1/08/492/007
Roche Registration GmbH | Tocilizumab | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
6th February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th March 2023 | Last updated:
7th February 2023 HCP letter |
RoActemra 162mg Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Pen
EU/1/08/492/009
Roche Registration GmbH | Tocilizumab | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week ending 26th February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th March 2023 | Last updated:
7th February 2023 HCP letter |
Robitussin Chesty Cough 100mg/5ml Oral Solution
PA0678/153/001
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (Ireland) Limited | Guaifenesin | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
1st July 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 12th February 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
Robitussin Plus Oral Solution Guaifenesin 100 mg/5ml Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg/5ml
PA0678/154/001
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (Ireland) Limited | Guaifenesin & pseudoephedrine | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
7th November 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 12th February 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
Sabril 500mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0540/023/001
Sanofi-Aventis Ireland Limited T/A SANOFI | Vigabatrin | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
9th January 2023 Expected return date:
Late April 2023 | Last updated:
17th January 2023 HCP letter |
Sandimmun 100mg Soft Capsules
PA0896/027/004
Novartis Ireland Limited | | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
3rd February 2023 Expected return date:
Early March 2023 | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Six Plus Parapaed Paracetamol Oral Suspension 250mg/5ml
PA0281/002/003
Pinewood Laboratories Ltd | Paracetamol | Quality issue | Date of shortage:
January 2022
Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
21st November 2022 |
Solian 200mg Tablets
PA0540/158/003
Sanofi-Aventis Ireland Limited T/A SANOFI | Amisulpride | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
16th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 26th February 2023 | Last updated:
10th January 2023 |
Solpadeine Soluble Tablets
PA1186/011/001
12 and 60 pack
Chefaro Ireland DAC | Paracetamol, codeine & caffeine | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Late January 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
24th January 2023 |
Solpadeine Capsules
PA1186/011/002
32 pack
Chefaro Ireland DAC | Paracetamol, codeine & caffeine | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Late January 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
24th January 2023 |
Spasmonal 60mg Capsules
PA2010/043/001
Mylan IRE Healthcare Limited | Alverine | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
23rd November 2022 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
25th November 2022 |
Sprilon 12.5% Zinc Oxide & 1.04% Dimethicone Cutaneous Spray Suspension
PA22906/001/001
Ayrton Saunders (Ireland) Limited | Zinc oxide & Dimethicone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage: October 2019 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated: 25th July 2022 |
Tamoxifen 20mg Tablets
PA0577/207/001
McDermott Laboratories Ltd., T/A Gerard Laboratories | Tamoxifen | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
16th January 2023 Expected return date:
April 2023 | Last updated:
19th January 2023 |
Tevanate Once Weekly 70mg Tablets
PA0749/016/001
Teva Pharma B.V. | Alendronic acid | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 4th April 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 |
Teveten 600mg Film Coated Tablets
PA2010/017/002
Mylan IRE Healthcare Limited | Eprosartan | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
30th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 9th April 2023 | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Teveten Plus 600mg/12.5mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA2010/018/001
Mylan IRE Healthcare Limited | Eprosartan & hydrochlorothiazide | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Week ending 19th February 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 16th April 2023 | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Tipol 250mg Suppositories
PA0126/331/003
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd | Paracetamol | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
5th December 2023 Expected return date:
11th April 2023 | Last updated:
10th January 2023 |
Tobi 300mg/5ml Nebuliser Solution
PA2010/063/001
Mylan IRE Healthcare Limited | Tobramycin | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
23rd November 2022 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
25th November 2022 |
Travocort 0.1 + 1% w/w Cream
PA1025/012/001
LEO Pharma A/S | Diflucortolone & isoconazole | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
4th January 2023 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
5th January 2023 |
Trandate 200mg Film Coated Tablets
PA1638/006/003
RPH Pharmaceuticals AB | Labetalol | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Early November 2022 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
19th December 2022 |
Trimoptin 100mg Tablets
PA0298/014/001
Athlone Laboratories Ltd | Trimethoprim | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Late November 2022 Expected return date:
Early February 2022 | Last updated:
7th December 2022 |
Trimoptin 200mg Tablets
PA0298/014/002
Athlone Laboratories Ltd | Trimethoprim | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Mid December 2022 Expected return date:
Early February 2022 | Last updated:
7th December 2022 |
Triapin 2.5mg/2.5mg Prolonged Release Tablet
PA0540/082/001
Sanofi-Aventis Ireland Limited T/A SANOFI | Felodipine & ramipril | Regulatory issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
21st November 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 26th February 2023 | Last updated:
23rd January 2023 |
Tradol 50mg Effervescent Tablets
PA0074/094/001
Rowa Pharmaceuticals Limited | Tramadol | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Late August 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
21st December 2022 |
Valaciclovir 500mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA2315/102/001
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Valaciclovir | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 26th September 2022 Expected return date:
February 2023 | Last updated:
5th December 2022 |
Valsartan 160mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA2315/188/003
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Valsartan | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Mid January 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
3rd January 2023 |
Visudyne Powder for Solution for Infusion
EU/1/00/140/001
CHEPLAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH | Verteporfin | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Late November 2022 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th February 2023 | Last updated:
18th January 2023 |
Warfant 1mg Tablets
PA0073/139/001
Mercury Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Ltd | Warfarin | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
End September 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Warfant 3 mg Tablets
PA0073/139/002
Mercury Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Ltd | Warfarin | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
27th January 2023 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
7th February 2023 |
Xtex Oral solution 250mg/5ml
PA0074/071/001
Rowa Pharmaceuticals Limited | Carbocysteine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
13th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 12th February 2023 | Last updated:
1st February 2023 |
Zanidip 10mg Film-Coated Tablets
PA0812/001/001
Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA | Lercanidipine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Late January 2023
Expected return date:
Early March 2023 | Last updated:
2nd February 2023 |
Zanidip 20mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0812/001/002
Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA | Lercanidipine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Late January 2023
Expected return date:
End February 2023 | Last updated:
30th January 2023 |
Zerseos 05 mg/25 mg per 2.5 ml Nebuliser Solution
PA22871/011/001
Azure Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Ipratropium & salbutamol | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Week ending 5th February 2023 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
17th January 2023 |
Zirtek 10mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0891/008/002
UCB (Pharma) Ireland Limited | Cetirizine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
26th January 2023 Expected return date:
Week ending 5th March 2023 | Last updated:
19th January 2023 |
Zithromax Powder for Oral Suspension 200 mg/5 ml
15ml presentation
PA0822/191/002
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland | Azithromycin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
19th January 2023 Expected return date:
Awaiting information | Last updated:
19th January 2023 |
Zithromax Powder for Oral Suspension 200 mg/5 ml
22.5ml presentation
PA0822/191/002
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland | Azithromycin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week ending 1st January 2023 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
31st January 2023 HCP Letter |
Zolmitriptan 2.5mg Orodispersible Tablets
PA2315/232/001
Accord Healthcare Ireland Ltd. | Zolmitriptan | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 31st October 2022 Expected return date:
March 2023 | Last updated:
5th December 2022 |
Zofran 4mg/5ml Syrup
PA0896/036/003
Novartis Ireland Limited | Ondansetron | Manufacturing delay | Date of shortage:
Mid December 2022 Expected return date:
May 2023 | Last updated:
7th December 2022 |
Zostavax Powder and Solvent for Suspension for Injection in a Pre Filled Syringe
EU/1/06/341/011
Merck Sharp & Dohme BV | Varicella-zoster virus, oka/merck strain (live attenuated) | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
9th January 2023 Expected return date: May 2023 | Last updated:
12th January 2023 |
Zyban 150mg Prolonged Release Tablets
PA1077/017/001
GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Limited | Brupropion | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
1st November 2022
Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
7th November 2022 |