Abidec Multivitamin Oral Drops Solution Abidec Multivitamin Oral Drops Solution
PA1186/001/001 | Various | Regulatory issue | Date of shortage:
18th July 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
19th July 2022 |
Abstral 300mcg Sublingual Tablets
PA2288/004/004 | Fentanyl | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
28th July 2022 Expected return date:
Late September 2022 | Last updated:
28th July 2022 |
Acetylcysteine Essential-Healthcare 600mg Effervescent Tablets
PA2130/002/001 | Acetylcysteine | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Late December 2021 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
11th July 2022 |
Acerycal 10mg/10mg Tablets
PA0568/018/004 | Perindopril & amlodipine | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
July 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 4th September 2022 | Last updated:
11th August 2022 |
Actilyse Cathflo 2mg Powder for Solution for Injection and Infusion
PA0775/011/001 | 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 |
Actilyse 50mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection and Infusion
PA0775/011/001 | Alteplase | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 8th August 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 15th August | Last updated:
11th August 2022 HCP letter |
Aldactone 25mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0822/110/001 | Spironolactone | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Mid August 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 5th September 2022 | Last updated:
12th August 2022 HCP letter |
Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension
PA0126/282/004 | Amoxicillin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
4th July 2022 Expected return date:
1st October 2022 | Last updated:
28th June 2022 |
Antabuse 400mg Effervescent Tablets
PA1380/008/001 | Disulfiram | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 25th July 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 19th September 2022 | Last updated:
11th July 2022 |
Apidra Solostar 100 units/ml Solution for Injection in a Pre Filled Pen
EU/1/04/285/032 | Insulin glulisine | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
23rd August 2022 Expected return date:
Early September 2022 | Last updated:
17th August 2022 |
Arava 10mg Film Coated Tablets
EU/1/99/118/003 | Leflunomide | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
End July 2022 Expected return date:
End September 2022 | Last updated:
15th July 2022 HCP letter |
Areloger 7.5mg Tablets
PA0577/057/001 | Meloxicam | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Mid April 2022 Expected return date:
August 2022 | Last updated:
1st April 2022 |
Areloger 15mg Tablets
PA0577/057/002 | Meloxicam | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
End May 2022
Expected return date
September 2022 | Last updated:
27th June 2022 |
Azromax 250mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0577/122/001 | Azithromycin | Shipment delay | Date of shortage:
24th May 2022 Expected return date:
Early August 2022 | Last updated:
8th June 2022 |
Azithromycin Clonmel 250mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0126/150/001 | Azithromycin | Quality issue
(multiple countries impacted) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 18th April 2022 Expected return date:
Mid September 2022 | Last updated:
26th July 2022 |
BCG-Medac Powder and Solvent for Suspension for Intravesical Use
PA0623/004/001 | Bacillus Calmette Guerin bacteria | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage: 1st October 2019 Expected return date: 2023 | Last updated: 24th January 2022 |
Calcium Acetate 500mg Tablets
PA0281/063/001 | Calcium Acetate | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 26th July 2021 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
9th August 2022 |
Calcipotriol/Betamethasone Rowex 50mcg/g + 0.5mg/g Ointment
PA0711/254/001 | Calcipotriol & betamethasone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
2nd August 2022 Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
3rd August 2022 |
Canesten 500mg Pessary
PA1410/039/009 | Clotrimazole | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage;
End May 2022 Expected return date:
Early October 2022 | Last updated:
8th July 2022 |
Cardura 1mg Tablets
PA0822/192/001 | Doxazosin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
7th June 2022 Expected return date:
Late August 2022 | Last updated:
21st July 2022 |
Calvepen 333mg Tablets
PA0126/137/001 | Phenoxymethylpenicillin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
4th July 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
17th August 2022 |
Calvepen 666mg Tablets
PA0126/137/002 | Phenoxymethylpenicillin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
4th July 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
17th August 2022 |
Cefotaxime 1g Powder for solution for injection or infusion
PA0281/223/002 | Cefotaxime | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
30th November 2021 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
17th June 2022 |
Ceftriaxone 1g Powder for solution for injection or infusion
PA0281/225/001 | Ceftriaxone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Early August 2022 Expected return date:
End August 2022 | Last updated:
18th July 2022 |
Centrax 10mg Tablets
PA0822/010/001 | Prazepam | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
End June 2022
Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
13th July 2022 |
Cetrotide Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection
EU/1/99/100/001 | Cetrotide | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 4th July 2022 Expected return date:
Early August 2022 | Last updated:
23rd June 2022 HCP Letter |
Champix 0.5mg Film Coated Tablet
EU/1/06/360/001 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
Clonfolic 0.4mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0126/095/001 | Folic Acid | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
3rd March 2022 Expected return date:
23rd November 2022 | Last updated:
8th July 2022 |
Cozaar 12.5mg Film Coated Tablets
PA23198/002/001 | Losartan | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
25th July 2022 Expected return date:
Late August 2022 | Last updated:
25th July 2022 |
Cosartal Plus 50mg/12.5mg Film Coated Tablets
PA2315/190/001 | Losartan & hydrochlorothiazide | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early February 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
1st July 2022 |
Cosartal Plus 100mg/25mg Film Coated Tablets
PA2315/190/002 | Losartan & hydrochlorothiazide | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early February 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
1st July 2022 |
Creon 25000 Gastro-Resistant Capsules
PA2010/008/002 | Pancreas powder | Shipping delay | Date of shortage:
22nd August 2022 Expected return date:
End August 2022 | Last updated: :
16th August 2022 |
Creon 10000 Gastro-Resistant Capsules
PA2010/008/001 | Pancreas powder | Shipping delay | Date of shortage:
26th August 2022 Expected return date:
End August 2022 | Last updated:
16th August 2022 |
Dalmane 15mg Hard Capsules
PA2010/039/001 | Flurazepam | Regulatory issue | Date of shortage:
18th June 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
30th June 2022 |
Deslor 0.5 mg/ml Oral Solution
PA0711/202/002 | Desloratidine | Quality issue | Date of shortage:
17th May 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
2nd August 2022 |
Desmospray Desmopressin Nasal Spray
PA1009/005/001 | Desmopressin | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage: 22nd July 2020 Expected return date: Late 2023 | Last updated: 9th February 2022 |
Diazemuls 5mg/ml Emulsion for Injection
PA2315/098/001 | Diazepam | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage: Mid February 2020 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated: 30th March 2021 |
Difflam Spray, 0.15% w/v, Oromucosal Spray
PA2010/030/003 | Benzydamine | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Early August 2022 Expected return date:
Early September 2022 | Last updated:
18th July 2022 |
Dioralyte Citrus Powder for Oral Solution
(20 pack)
PA0540/098/002 | Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, glucose, disodium hydrogen citrate | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
17th September 2021 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
29th April 2022 |
Doxatan XL 4 mg Prolonged Release Tablets
PA0126/202/004 | Doxazosin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
20th May 2022 Expected return date:
18th August 2022 | Last updated:
16th August 2022 |
Easofen 200mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0126/060/001 | Ibuprofen | API delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 20th June 2022 Expected return date:
September 2022 | Last updated:
16th June 2022 |
Emerade 150mcg Solution in a Pre-Filled Pen
PA1696/009/001 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Emtricitabine & Tenofovir | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
24th May 2022
Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
5th August 2022 |
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Mylan 200 mg/245 mg Film Coated Tablets
EU/1/16/1133/001-009 | Emtricitabine & Tenofovir | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 13th June 2022 Expected return date:
Late September 2022 | Last updated:
8th August 2022 |
Estradot 37.5mcg/24 hours, Transdermal Patch
PA0896/010/001 | Estradiol | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Mid February 2022 Expected return date:
Mid October 2022 | Last updated: 12th July 2022 HSE guidance HCP letter |
Estradot 50mcg/24 hours, Transdermal Patch
PA0896/010/002 | Estradiol | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early February 2022 Expected return date:
Mid October 2022 | Last updated:
12th July 2022 HSE guidance
HCP letter |
Estradot 75mcg/24 hours, Transdermal Patch
PA0896/010/003 | Estradiol | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
26th February 2022 Expected return date:
Mid September 2022 | Last updated:
12th July 2022 HSE guidance HCP letter |
Estradot 100mcg Transdermal Patch
PA0896/010/004 | Estradiol | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
22nd February 2022
Expected return date:
Mid August | Last updated: 12th July 2022 HSE guidance HCP letter |
Eumovate Cream 0.05%
PA1077/006/001 | Clobetasone butyrate | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
20th June 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
2nd August 2022 |
Evorel 50mcg Transdermal Patch
PA22668/008/001 | Estradiol | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 8th August 2022 Expected return date:
Late September 2022 | Last updated:
16th August 2022 HSE guidance |
Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Rowex 10mg/80mg Tablets
PA0711/262/003 | Ezetimibe & simvastatin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
22nd July 2021 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated: 15th June 2022 |
Ezetimibe/Simvastatin 10mg/80mg Tablets
PA0577/180/003 | Ezetimibe & Simvastatin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
11th November 2021 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
4th May 2022 |
Fentanyl 50mcg/ml Solution for Injection
(2ml presentation only)
PA2165/011/001 | Fentanyl | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 8th August 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 15th August 2022 | Last updated:
9th August 2022 |
Fentanyl 100mcg in 2 ml Solution for Injection | Fentanyl | Regulatory issue | Date of shortage:
1st July 2022 Expected return date:
26th August 2022 | Last updated:
9th August 2022 |
Fentanyl 500mcg in 10ml Solution for Injection | Fentanyl | Regulatory issue | Date of shortage:
8th July 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
9th August 2022 |
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 120mg Film Coated Tablets
PA22871/004/002 | Fexofenadine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
11th January 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 29th August 2022 | Last updated:
17th August 2022 |
Flucloxacillin 1g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA0281/122/003 | flucloxacillin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 11th July 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
28th June 2022 |
Fluorouracil 25mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion
(100ml presentation only)
PA0822/223/001 | Fluorouracil | Quality issue | Date of shortage:
25th February 2022 Expected return date:
November 2022 | Last updated:
10th June 2022 HCP letter |
Frovex 2.5mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0865/009/001 | Frovatriptan | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
11th January 2022 Expected return date:
September 2023 | Last updated:
2nd June 2022 |
Fucibet 20 mg/g + 1 mg/g Cream
(30g presentation)
PA0046/040/001 | Betamethasone & fusidic acid | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
21st June 2022 Expected return date:
Mid September 2022 | Last updated:
4th August 2022 |
Fucibet Lipid 20mg/g + 1mg/g Cream
PA0046/040/002 | Betamethasone & fusidic acid | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
27th July 2022 Expected return date:
7th September 2022 | Last updated:
4th August 2022 |
Fucidin 20mg/g Cream
PA0046/004/012 | Fusidic acid | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
15th August 2022 Expected return date:
End August 2022 | Last updated:
16th August 2022 |
Fucidin H 20mg/g + 10mg/g Cream
PA0046/005/005 | Hydrocortisone acetate & fusidic acid | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
8th July 2022 Expected return date:
7th September 2022 | Last updated:
4th August 2022 |
Fungizone 50 mg Powder for sterile concentrate
PA2239/004/001 | Amphotericin |
Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
4th July 2022 Expected return date:
September 2022 | Last updated:
3rd August 2022 2022 |
Gentamicin 40mgml Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA0281/242/002 | Gentamicin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage: Week commencing 20th December 2021 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
18th July 2022 |
Gerax 250mcg Tablets
PA1445/024/001 | Alprazolam | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Mid November 2021 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
2nd August 2022 |
Glycerol Suppositories BP for Adults
PA0549/028/003 | Glycerol | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
6th June 2022 Expected return date:
End October 2022 | Last updated: 10th August 2022 |
Gyno-Pevaryl Once 150 mg Vaginal Pessary
PA22650/006/001 | Econazole nitrate | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
March 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
9th March 2022 |
Hydromorphone 20mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA0549/030/001 | 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 | Hydromorphone | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage: Mid August 2020 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated: 25th July 2022 |
Ibandronic Acid Mylan 150mg Film coated Tablets
PA0577/111/001 | Ibandronic Acid | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
8th August 2022 Expected return date:
Early October 2022 | Last updated:
9th August 2022 |
Instanyl 50mcg Nasal Spray
EU/1/09/531/010-013 | Fentanyl | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
1st August 2021 Expected return date:
End September 2022 | Last updated:
15th July 2022 |
Instanyl 100mcg Nasal Spray
EU/1/09/531/014-017 | 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 | Fentanyl | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
2nd April 2021 Expected return date:
End February 2023 | Last updated:
15th July 2022 |
Irinotecan Hydrochloride 20 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion
(100mg/5ml strength only)
PA1986/068/001 | Irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early February 2022 Expected return date:
Mid August 2022 | Last updated:
17th June 2022 |
Kentera Transdermal Patch
EU/1/03/270/1-2 | Oxybutin | Manufacturing delays
(Multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 1st August 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 29th August 2022 | Last updated:
2nd August 2022 |
Kopen 250mg Tablets
PA0298/007/001 | Phenoxymethylpenicillin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Late April 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
18th August 2022 |
Kopen Sugar Free 125mg/5ml Powder for Oral Solution
PA0298/007/002 | Phenoxymethylpenicillin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
1st April 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
18th August 2022 |
Kopen Sugar Free 250mg/5ml Powder for Oral Solution
PA0298/007/003 | Phenoxymethylpenicillin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
1st April 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
18th August 2022 |
Lercanidipine Clonmel 20mg Tablets
PA0126/187/002 | Lercanidipine | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
End July 2022 Expected return date:
Early October 2022 | Last updated:
18th July 2022 |
Levobupivacaine 1.25mg/ml Solution for Infusion
A2059/009/002 | Levobupivacaine | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 29th August 2022 Expected return date:
8th September 2022 | Last updated:
18th August 2022 |
Levobupivacaine 2.5mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA2059/009/003 | Levobupivacaine | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 29th August 2022 Expected return date:
November 2022 | Last updated:
18th August 2022 |
Levobupivacaine 5mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion
A2059/009/004 | Levobupivacaine | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 5th September 2022 Expected return date:
November 2022 | Last updated:
18th August 2022 |
Loniten 5mg Tablets
PA0822/130/001 | Minoxidil | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Early August 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 15th August 2022 | Last updated:
5th August 2022 |
Lyclear 5% w/w Dermal Cream
PA1077/066/001 | Permethrin | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 11th July 2022 Expected return date:
January 2023 | Last updated:
27th June 2022 |
Lyrica 25mg Hard Capsules
EU/1/04/279/003-4 | Pregabalin | Capacity constraints | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 20th June 2022 Expected return date:
Early September 2022 | Last updated:
5th August 2022 |
Lyrica 25mg Hard Capsules
EU/1/04/279/003 | Pregabalin | Capacity constraints | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 15th July 2022 Expected return date:
Early September 2022 | Last updated:
12th August 2022 |
Lyrica 75mg Hard Capsules
EU/1/04/279/012 | Pregabalin | Capacity constraints | Date of shortage:
12th August 2022 Expected return date:
Late September 2022 | Last updated:
15th August 2022 |
Lyrica 200mg Hard Capsules
EU/1/04/279/021 | Pregabalin | Capacity constraints | Date of shortage:
18th July 2022 Expected return date:
Late September 2022 | Last updated:
12th August 2022 |
Marcain 0.25% w/v with Adrenaline (Epinephrine, 5 micrograms per ml) (1:200,000) Solution for Injection
PA1691/025/001 | Bupivacaine & adrenaline | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early June 2022 Expected return date:
17th October 2022 | Last updated:
12th August 2022 |
Marcain 0.5% w/v with Adrenaline (Epinephrine, 5 micrograms per ml) (1:200,000) Solution for Injection
PA1691/025/002 | Bupivacaine & adrenaline | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
1st July 2021 Expected return date:
Late January 2022 | Last updated:
12th August 2022 |
Mefac 250mg Capsule
PA0074/015/001 | Mefenamic acid | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage: End of June 2019 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated: 23rd April 2021
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Melfen 200mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0126/012/001 | Ibuprofen | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early August 2022 Expected return date:
Late September 2022 | Last updated:
18th July 2022 |
Melfen 400mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0126/012/002 | Ibuprofen | API delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
20th May 2022 Expected return date:
End September 2022 | Last updated:
25th July 2022 |
Metalyse 50mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection
EU/1/00/169/006 |
Tenecteplase | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
29th July 2022 2022 Expected return date:
2023 | Last updated:
2nd August 2022 |
Midazolam 5mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA2315/063/006 | Midazolam | Regulatory issue | Date of shortage:
2nd August 2022
Expected return date:
Week commencing 15th August 2022 | Last updated:
3rd August 2022 |
Minims Artificial Tears 0.35% w/w + 0.44% w/w Eye Drops, Solution
PA22698/009/001 | Sodium chloride & hydroxyethylcellulose | Quality issue | Date of shortage:
April 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 10th October 2022 | Last updated:
8th August 2022 |
Miochol-E 20mg Powder and Solvent for Instillation Solution for Inraocular Use
PA1245/002/001 | Acetylcholine | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
20th March 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
15th July 2022 |
Mivacron 2mg/ml Solution for Injection
PA1691/031/001 | Mivacurium chloride | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
20th June 2022 Expected return date:
10th December 2022 | Last updated:
1st July 2022 |
Molipaxin 50mg Hard Capsules
PA540/056/001 | Trazodone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
20th April 2022 Expected return date:
End September 2022 | Last updated:
30th May 2022 HCP letter |
Molipaxin 100mg Hard Capsules
PA540/056/002 | Trazodone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
20th June 2022 Expected return date:
End September 2022 | Last updated:
10th June 2022 HCP letter |
Morphine Sulphate 10mg/ml Solution for Injection
PA0073/020/001 | Morphine | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
25th July 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
15th August 2022 |
MST Continus 5mg Prolonged Release Tablets
PA1688/004/001 | Morphine sulfate | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 27th June 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 15th August 2022 | Last updated:
21st July 2022 |
Nasacort 55mcg/dose Nasal Spray, Suspension
PA23180/001/001 | Triamcinolone | Quality issue
(multiple countries impacted) | Date of shortage:
1st April 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
15th August 2022 |
Nasofan Aqueous 50mcg Nasal Spray Suspension
PA1986/084/001 | Fluticasone propionate | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 29th August 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 17th October 2022 | Last updated:
15th August 2022 |
Nozinan 25mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion
PA0540/115/001 | Levomepromazine | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 6th June 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
2nd August 2022 HSE guidance HCP letter |
Opticrom Allergy Single Dose 2% w/v Eye Drops, Solution
PA23180/010/003 | Sodium cromoglicate | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
27th January 2022 Expected return date:
August 2022 | Last updated:
24th May 2022 |
Osteomel Once Weekly 70mg Tablets
PA0126/148/002 | Alendronic acid | Shipping delay | Date of shortage: 18th July 2022 Expected return date:
21st September 2022 | Last updated:
11th July 2022 |
Oxycodone hydrochloride 50mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA0281/235/002 | Oxycodone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
1st November 2021 Expected return date:
August 2022 | Last updated:
30th June 2022 |
Ozempic 0.25mg Solution for Injection in Pre-Filled Pen
EU/1/17/1251/002 | Semaglutide | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries impacted) | Date of shortage:
15th July 2022 Expected return date:
September 2022 | Last updated:
22nd July 2022 HCP letter |
Palladone SR 8mg Prolonged Release Capsules
PA1688/007/009 | Hydromorphone | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
14th June 2022 Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
31st May 2022 |
Palexia 75mg Film Coated Tablets
(56 pack presentation)
PA2242/012/002 | Tapentadol | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
8th August 2022 Expected return date:
20th September 2022 | Last updated:
5th August 2022 |
Palexia 100mg Film Coated Tablets
PA2242/012/003 | Tapentadol | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
1st June 2022 Expected return date:
20th September 2022 | Last updated:
4th August 2022 |
Palexia 20mg/ml Oral Solution
PA2242/012/011 | Tapentadol | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage: 15th February 2021 Expected return date: October 2022 | Last updated:
21st April 2022 |
Palladone 1.3mg Capsules
PA1688/007/001 | Hydromorphone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 8th August 2022 Expected return date:
November 2022 | Last updated:
28th July 2022 |
Paracetamol 500mg Tablets
(24 pack only)
PA2315/065/003 | Paracetamol | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
24th May 2022 Expected return date:
September 2022 | Last updated:
12th August 2022 |
Paralief 500mg Tablets
(100 pack only)
PA0126/020/001 | Paracetamol | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
Mid August 2022 Expected return date:
Late September 2022 | Last updated:
10th August 2022 |
Perinal Cutaneous Spray hydrocortisone 0.2% w/w / lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate 1.0% w/w
PA0278/017/002 | Hydrocortisone & Lidocaine Hydrochloride | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
February 2021 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
31st January 2022 |
Praxilene 100mg Capsules
PA2286/003/001 | Naftidrofuryl hydrogen oxalate | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Mid August 2022
Expected return date:
January 2023 | Last updated:
10th August 2022 |
Prednisolone 1mg Tablets
PA0126/027/002 | Prednisolone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
13th July 2022 Expected return date:
9th September 2022 | Last updated:
25th July 2022 |
Prednisolone 5mg Tablets
PA0126/027/001 | Prednisolone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
13th July 2022 Expected return date:
Late September 2022 | Last updated:
15th July 2022 |
Pregabalin Sandoz 25mg Tablets
EU/1/15/1011/003,5 | Pregabalin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
2nd August 2022 Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
11th August 2022 |
Pregabalin Sandoz 50mg Tablets
EU/1/15/1011/021 | Pregabalin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
2nd August 2022 Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
15th August 2022 |
Pregabalin Sandoz 75mg Tablets
EU/1/15/1011/021 | Pregabalin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
2nd August 2022 Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
15th August 2022 |
Pregabalin Sandoz 150mg Tablets
EU/1/15/1011/045 | Pregabalin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
2nd August 2022 Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
15th August 2022 |
Rapifen 500mcg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion
PA22583/001/001 | Alfentanil | Quality issue | Date of shortage:
15th July 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
15th July 2022 |
Relestat, 0.5mg/ml, Eye Drops, Solution
PA1824/018/001 | Epinastine | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
11th July 2022 Expected return date:
29th August 2922 | Last updated:
26th July 2022 |
Rifater 50mg/300mg/120mg Tablets
PA0540/067/001 | Isoniazid, pyrazinamide & rifampicin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
10th August 2022 Expected return date:
22nd August 2022 | Last updated:
11th August 2022 |
Risonate Once Weekly 35mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0749/064/001 | Risedronate sodium | API unavailability
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 27th June 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 26th December 2022 | Last updated:
13th June 2022 |
Rivotril 0.5mg Tablets
PA2239/020/001 | Clonazepam | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
12th August 2022 Expected return date:
Mid September 2022 | Last updated:
17th August 2022 |
Rotarix
EU/1/05/330/010 | Human rotavirus, live attenuated | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 18th July 2022 Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
11th July 2022 |
Six Plus Parapaed Paracetamol Oral Suspension 250mg/5ml
PA0281/002/003 | Paracetamol | Quality issue | Date of shortage:
January 2022 Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
14th March 2022 |
Skinoren 15% Gel
PA1025/009/001 | Azelaic acid | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
11th August 2022
Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
12th August 2022 |
Somavert 15mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection
EU/1/02/240/002 | Pegvisomant | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Mid August 2022 Expected return date:
Late September 2022 | Last updated:
11th August 2022 |
Spironolactone 25mg Film Coated Tablets
PA2315/119/001 | Spironolactone | Shipping delay | Date of shortage:
25th April 2022 Expected return date:
Early September 2022 | Last updated:
5th August 2022 |
Sprilon 12.5% Zinc Oxide & 1.04% Dimethicone Cutaneous Spray Suspension
PA22906/001/001 | Zinc oxide & Dimethicone | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage: October 2019 Expected return date: Unknown at present | Last updated: 25th July 2022 |
Stemetil 12.5mg/ml Solution for Injection
PA0540/127/002 | Prochlorperazine mesilate | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
24th August 2022 Expected return date:
Late September 2022 | Last updated:
17th August 2022 |
Sublimaze 50mcg/ml, Solution for Injection
PA22583/002/001 | Fentanyl | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Early August 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
9th August 2022 |
Suboxone 2 mg/0.5mg Sublingual Tablet
EU/1/06/359/002 | Naloxone & Buprenorphine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
April 2022 Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
16th March 2022 |
Suboxone 8mg/2mg Sublingual Tablet
EU/1/06/359/004 | Naloxone & Buprenorphine | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
April 2022 Expected return date:
October 2022 | Last updated:
16th March 2022 |
Symbicort Turbohaler 200mcg/6mcg, Inhalation Powder
PPA1463/051/001 | Budesonide & formoterol fumarate dihydrate | Distribution issue | Date of shortage:
9th August 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
17th August 2022 |
Tamox 10mg Film Coated Tablets
PA0711/022/001 | Tamoxifen | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Late February 2022 Expected return date:
September 2022 | Last updated:
31st May 2022 |
Targocid 200mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection/Infusion or Oral Solution
PA0540/021/001 | Teicoplanin | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early August 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
18th July 2022 |
Targocid 400mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection/Infusion or Oral Solution
PA0540/021/002 | Teicoplanin | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Early July 2022 Expected return date:
Late August 2022 | Last updated:
1st July 2022 |
Tavanic 5 mg/ml Solution for Infusion
PA0540/077/001 | Levofloxacin | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
29th June 2022
Expected return date:
Late August 2022 | Last updated;
15th August 2022 |
Tevanate Once Weekly 70mg Tablets
PA0749/016/001 | Alendronic acid | Manufacturing delays
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 4th April 2022 Expected return date:
Early September 2022 | Last updated:
9th August 2922 |
Tipol 125mg Suppository
PA0126/331/002 | Paracetamol | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
9th May 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
10th August 2022 |
Tobi 300mg/5ml Nebuliser Solution
PA2010/063/001 | Tobramycin | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
11th April 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 15th August 2022 | Last updated:
5th August 2022 |
Toviaz 8mg Prolonged-Release Tablets
EU/1/07/386/008 | Fesoterodine | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 8th August 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 19th September 2022 | Last updated: 16th August 2022 |
Tramadol Krka 50mg hard Capsules
PA1347/079/001 | Tramadol | Awaiting information | Date of shortage:
Early August 2022 Expected return date:
September 2022 | Last updated:
9th August 2022 |
Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg Hard Capsules
PA2315/214/001 | Tramadol | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
Late June 2022 Expected return date:
Late August 2022 | Last updated:
4th August 2022 |
Tradol 50mg Hard Capsules
PA0711/029/001 | Tramadol | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
21st June 2022 Expected return date:
Awaiting update | Last updated:
2nd August 2022 |
Tuberculin PPD RT23 AJV 2 T.U./0.1 mL, Solution for Injection
PA2160/004/001 | Tuberculin ppd | Manufacturing delays | Date of shortage:
1st August 2022 Expected return date:
Early September 2022 | Last updated:
10th August 2022 |
Tylex 30mg/500mg Hard Capsules
PA0891/014/001 | Codeine and paracetamol | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
27th July 2022 Expected return date:
August 2022 | Last updated:
28th July 2022 |
Voriconazole 200mg Powder for Solution for Infusion
PA2059/020/001 | Voriconazole | Unexpected increase in demand
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Week commencing 29th November 2021 Expected return date:
Q4 2022 | Last updated:
22nd February 2022 |
Warfant 5mg Tablets
PA0073/139/003 | Warfarin | API unavailability | Date of shortage:
22nd August 2022 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last update:
8th August 2022 |
Zofran 4mg/5ml Syrup
PA0896/036/003 | Ondansetron | Regulatory issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
Late February 2022 Expected return date:
Week commencing 22nd August 2022 | Last updated:
17th August 2022 HCP letter |
Zydol 50mg Hard Capsules
PA2242/005/001 | Tramadol | Unexpected increase in demand | Date of shortage:
Late July 2022 Expected return date:
16th November 2022 | Last updated:
9th August 2022 |
Xomolix 2.5mg/ml Solution for Injection
PA2288/003/002 | Droperidol | Quality issue
(multiple countries affected) | Date of shortage:
29th May 2021 Expected return date:
Unknown at present | Last updated:
2nd July 2021 |
Xylocaine 2% with Adrenaline (Epinephrine) (1:200,000) Solution for Injection
PA1691/027/001 | Lidocaine and adrenaline | Manufacturing delay
(multiple countries impacted) | Date of shortage:
2nd February 2022 Expected return date:
Late December 2022 | Last updated:
12th August 2022 |