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Aakanksha Surve

Full list of medicines affected as Ireland faces major shortages

Ireland HPRA

Ireland is facing a serious medicine shortage as the healthcare system struggles to deal with the new wave of infections this winter.

Common medications like paracetamol and ibuprofen have been affected by the crisis. Other treatments include over-the-counter cough syrups for adults and children, sore throat sprays, various antibiotics, and more.

Over 200 medicines are currently unavailable according to The Medicines Shortage Index by Azure Pharmaceuticals. The Health Product Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has warned the public against stockpiling saying it could "disrupt existing stock levels and hamper the supply of medicines for others."

Read more: Ireland's pharmacies warn against stockpiling amid severe medicine shortage

The scarcity has been blamed on "shortages of raw materials, manufacturing difficulties, increased demand, product recalls due to potential quality defects, and industry consolidations," according to the Department of Health.

Here is a full list of medications affected by the current shortages as found on the HPRA website. You can use ctrl+F to find the relevant product or active ingredient.

Name Active Ingredient Reason for Shortage Date of Shortage Last Updated
Abidec Multivitamin Oral Drops Solution

PA1186/001/001		 Various Regulatory issue Date of shortage:
18th July 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
4th January 2023
Abstral 300mcg Sublingual Tablets

PA2288/004/004		 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		 Fentanyl Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Late December 2023

Expected return date:
Week ending 19th March 2023		 Last updated:
9th January 2023
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
Adizem-SR 90 mg Prolonged Release Capsules

PA1688/001/001		 Diltiazem Manufacturing delay

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Mid January 2023

Expected return date:
Week ending 19th January 2023		 Last updated:
3rd January 2023
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1:1,000 Solution for Injection

PA0073/035/001		 Adrenaline Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Mid December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 15th January 2023		 Last updated:
6th January 2023
Amorolfine 5%w/v Medicated Nail Lacquer

PA0711/309/001		 Amorolfine Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
Late August 2022

Expected return date:
End of January 2023		 Last updated:
23rd November 2022
Amoxicilin 250mg/5ml Powder for Oral Solution

PA0126/282/004		 Amoxicillin Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
12th December 2022

Expected return date:
End of February 2023		 Last updated:
9th January 2023
Amoxicilin 500mg Capsules

PA0126/282/002		 Amoxicillin Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
12th December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 12th February 2023		 Last updated:
9th January 2023
Antabuse 400mg Effervescent Tablets

PA1380/008/001		 Disulfiram API unavailability

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Week commencing 25th July 2022

Expected return date:
Mid January 2023		 Last updated:
13th October 2022
Arava 20mg Film Coated Tablets

EU/1/99/118/007		 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 15mg Tablets

PA0577/057/002		 Meloxicam Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
End May 2022

Expected return date
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
1st November 2022
Areloger 7.5mg Tablets

PA0577/057/001		 Meloxicam Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
Mid April 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
1st November 2022
Aripiprazole Teva 10mg Tablets

PA1986/019/001		 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
Aripiprazole Teva 15mg Tablets

PA1986/019/002		 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		 Hypromellose Manufacturing delays

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Late July 2022

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
18th November 2022
Atenomel 50mg Tablets

PA0126/069/001		 Atenolol Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
30th November 2022

Expected return date:
Early June 2023		 Last updated:
23rd November 2022
Ativan 1mg Tablets

PA0822/090/001		 Lorazepam Manufacturing delay

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
24th November 2022

Expected return date:
Week commencing 2nd January 2023		 Last updated:
25th November 2022
Atorvastatin Clonmel 80mg Film Coated Tablets

PA0126/271/004		 Atorvastatin API unavailability Date of shortage:
24th October 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
4th January 2023
Atorvastatin Mylan 40mg Film Coated Tablets

PA0577/118/003		 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		 Atorvastatin Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
September 2022

Expected return date:
March 2023		 Last updated:
7th November 2022
Atozet 10mg/80mg Film Coated Tablets

PA23198/022/004		 Ezetimibe & atorvastatin Manufacturing delay

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
16th December 2022

Expected return date:
Late January 2023		 Last updated:
16th December 2022
Augmentin Duo Mixed Fruit 400mg/57mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension

(35 ml presentation)

PA1077/019/006		 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 Paediatric 125 mg/31.25 mg per 5 ml Powder for Oral Suspension

PA1077/093/004		 Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid Unexpected increase in demand

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Week ending 15th January 2023

Expected return date:
Week ending 22nd January 2023		 Last updated:
9th January 2023
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:
Q1 2023		 Last updated:
10th November 2022
Bactroban 2% w/w Ointment

PA1077/094/001		 Muripocin Manufacturing delays

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
18th November 2022

Expected return date:
2024		 Last updated:
21st November 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
Benylin Children’s Dry Coughs Syrup

PA0330/022/001		 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		 Diphenhydramine & levomenthol Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
16th December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 26th February 2023		 Last updated:
21st December 2022
Benylin Dry Coughs Syrup

PA0330/018/001		 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		 Dextromethorphan, pseudoephedrine & triprolidine Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Early December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 5th February 2023		 Last updated:
21st December 2022
Benylin Non-Drowsy Dry Coughs, Syrup

PA0330/025/001		 Dextromethorphan Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
11th November 2022

Expected return date:
3rd March 2023		 Last updated:
21st December 2022
Benylin Phlegm Cough plus Decongestant Syrup

PA0330/032/001		 Guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
19th December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 12th March 2023		 Last updated:
21st December 2022
Brolene 0.1% w/v Eye Drops Solution

PA0126/357/001		 Propamidine Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
14th November 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
22nd December 2022
Brolene 0.15% w/w Eye Ointment

PA0126/357/002		 Dibromopropamidine Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
21st March 2022

Expected return date:
Late February 2023		 Last updated:
6th January 2023
Brufen 400mg Film-Coated Tablets

PA2010/002/001		 Ibuprofen Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
18th August 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
4th January 2023
Caelyx 2mg/ml
Pegylated Liposomal Concentrate for Solution

(25ml presentation)

EU/1/96/011/003-004		 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		 Calcium carbonate Manufacturing delay

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
End of October 2022

Expected return date:
End of January 2023		 Last updated:
22nd November 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:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
4th January 2023
Calvepen 250mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension

PA0126/137/003		 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
Calvepen 333mg Tablets

PA0126/137/001		 Phenoxymethylpenicillin Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Early January 2023

Expected return date:
Week ending 22nd January 2023		 Last updated:
Canesten Thrush Cream

PA1410/039/012		 Clotrimazole Unexpected increase in demand

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
15th September 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
18th November 2022
Cardura XL 4mg Prolonged Release Tablets

PA23355/001/001		 Doxazosin Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
23rd December 2022

Expected return date:
March 2023		 Last updated:
21st December 2022
Cardura XL 8mg Prolonged Release Tablets

PA23355/001/002		 Doxazosin Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
23rd December 2022

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
19th December 2022
Ceftazidime 1g Powder for solution for injection or infusion

PA0281/224/001		 Ceftazidime Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Early January 2023

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
9th January 2023
Ceftazidime 2g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion

PA0281/224/002		 Ceftazidime Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
End August 2022

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
23rd December 2022
Centrax 10mg Tablets

PA0822/010/001		 Prazepam Quality issue

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
End June 2022

Expected return date:
Late 2023		 Last updated:
8th September 2022
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
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
Clarithromycin 500mg Film Coated Tablets

PA2315/136/004		 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		 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		 Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
19th December 2022

Expected return date:
Early February 2023		 Last updated:
20th December 2022
Clavamel Forte 500mg/125mg film-coated tablet

PA0126/243/001		 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
Clonactil 25mg Film Coated Tablets

PA0126/026/003		 Chlorpromazine Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
30th November 2022

Expected return date:
Early January 2022		 Last updated:
23rd November 2022
Clonocid 500mg Film- Coated Tablets

PA0126/136/002		 Clarithromycin Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
Week ending 22nd January 2023

Expected return date:
Week ending 26th March 2023		 Last updated:
9th January 2023
Co-amoxiclav 500mg/100mg Powder for Solution for Injection/Infusion

PA2220/002/001		 Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
Late October 2022

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
5th December 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
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
Dalacin T Topical Lotion 10mg/ml Cutaneous Emulsion

PA0822/121/001		 Clindamycin Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
Late January 2023

Expected return date:
28th February 2023		 Last updated:
4th January 2023
Dermovate Scalp Application 0.05% w/v Cutaneous Solution

PA1077/005/003		 Clobetasol propionate Shipping delay Date of shortage: 19th December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 8th January 2023		 Last updated:
19th December 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
Dioralyte Blackcurrant Powder for Oral Solution

PA23180/006/001		 Sodium chloride, potassium chloride,
glucose & disodium hydrogen citrate		 Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
July 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
22nd December 2022
Dioralyte Citrus Powder for Oral Solution

PA23180/006/002		 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		 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		 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		 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		 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		 Olsalazine Manufacturing delays

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Early September 2022

Expected return date:
Q3 2023		 Last updated:
17th October 2022
Drynol 20mg Tablets

PA0865/018/001		 Bilastine Shipping delay Date of shortage:
16th December 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
4th January 2023
Duac Once Daily 10mg/g + 50mg/g Gel 30g

PA1077/120/001		 Clindamycin & Benzoyl peroxide Manufacturing delay

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
19th December 2022

Expected return date:
2024		 Last updated:
19th December 2022
Dukoral

EU/1/03/263/002		 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
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:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
19th December 2022
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil Mylan 200 mg/245mg Film Coated Tablets

EU/1/16/1133/001-009		 Emtricitabine & tenofovir Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
28th October 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
19th December 2022
Entecavir Accord 0.5mg Film Coated Tablets

EU/1/17/1211/001		 Entecavir Manufacturing delays

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
21st November 2022

Expected return date:
March 2023		 Last updated:
16th November 2022
Epanutin 100mg Hard Capsules

PA23055/003/003
Manufacturing delay

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
13th December 2022

Expected return date:
Mid March 2023		 Last updated:
14th December 2022
Epanutin 300mg Hard Capsules

PA23055/003/004		 Phenytoin Manufacturing delay

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
13th December 2022

Expected return date:
Mid March 2023		 Last updated:
14th December 2022
Epanutin 50mg Hard Capsules

PA23055/003/002		 Phenytoin Manufacturing delay

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
1st December 2022

Expected return date:
Mid March 2023		 Last updated:
2nd December 2022
Estradot 37.5mcg/24 hours, Transdermal Patch

PA0896/010/001		 Estradiol Unexpected increase in demand

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Week commencing 28th November 2022

Expected return date:
10th January 2023		 Last updated:
3rd January 2023

HSE guidance 1

HSE guidance 2

HCP letter
Etoricoxib 60mg Film Coated Tablets

PA0711/232/002		 Etoricoxib Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
Late August 2022

Expected return date:
Early January 2023		 Last updated:
9th November 2022
Eumovate Cream 0.05% w/w

PA1077/006/001		 Clobetasone Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
30th December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 15th January 2023		 Last updated:
21st December 2022
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
Flector Tissugel 140mg Medicated Plaster

PA1104/004/001		 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		 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		 Flucloxacillin Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Late November 2022

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
5th December 2022
Flucloxacillin 250mg/5ml Oral Solution

PA0298/017/004		 Flucloxacillin Unexpected increase in demand

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Week ending 15th January 2023

Expected return date:
Week ending 22nd January 2023		 Last updated:
6th January 2023
Flucloxacillin 500mg capsules

PA0298/016/002		 Flucloxacillin Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
Early January 2023

Expected return date:
Week ending 22nd January 2023		 Last updated:
9th January 2023
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:
February 2023		 Last updated:
5th September 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:
23rd September 2022
Fungizone 50 mg Powder for sterile concentrate

PA2239/004/001		 Amphotericin Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
4th July 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
18th October 2022
Furosemide 10mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion

(2ml presentation only)

PA2315/163/001		 Furosemide Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
18th October 2022

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
18th October 2022
Fydrane 0.2 mg/ml + 3.1 mg/ml + 10 mg/ml, Solution for Injection

PA1107/012/001		 Tropicamide, phenylephrine & lidocaine Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
9th December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 15th January 2023		 Last updated:
19th December 2022
Genotropin MiniQuick 0.2mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection

PA0822/128/003		 Somatropin Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
19th December 2022

Expected return date:
Early January 2023		 Last updated:
21st December 2022
Gerax 500mcg Tablets

PA1445/024/002		 Alprazolam Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
July 2022

Expected return date:
April 2023		 Last updated:
5th October 2022
Germentin 125mg/31.25mg per 5ml Powder for Oral Suspension

PA0577/034/002		 Amoxicillin & clavulanic acid Unexpected increase in demand

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
22nd January 2023

Expected return date:
May 2023		 Last updated:
6th January 2023
Germentin 500 mg/125 mg Film Coated Tablets

PA0577/034/001		 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
Golden Eye 0.1% w/v Eye Drops

PA22695/001/001		 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		 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		 Econazole nitrate Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
March 2022

Expected return date:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
9th March 2022
Hydrea 500mg Hard Capsules

PA0002/027/001		 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		 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:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
4th January 2023
Inegy 10mg/20mg Tablets

PA23198/024/002		 Ezetimibe & simvastatin Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
18th October 2022

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
25th November 2022
Inegy 10mg/80mg Tablets

PA23198/024/004		 Ezetimibe & simvastatin Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
25th November 2022

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
25th November 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
Ixprim 37.5 mg/325mg Effervescent Tablets

PA2242/006/002		 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		 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		 Clarithromycin Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
15th December 2022

Expected return date:
Mid January 2023		 Last updated:
19th December 2022
Klaram LA 500 mg Prolonged Release Tablets

PA2315/133/001		 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		 Phenoxymethylpenicillin Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Late April 2022

Expected return date:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
31st 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:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
31st 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:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
31st August 2022
Lasix 20mg/2ml Solution for Injection or Infusion

PA0540/052/002		 Furosemide Manufacturing delay

(manufacturing delay)		 Date of shortage:
14th September 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 15th January 2023		 Last updated:
6th January 2023

HCP letter
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:
Early January 2023		 Last updated:
20th October 2022
Levobupivacaine 5mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion

PA2059/009/004		 Levobupivacaine API unavailability

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Week commencing 5th September 2022

Expected return date:
Early January 2023		 Last updated:
20th October 2022
Levobupivacaine 7.5mg/mL Solution for Injection/Infusion

PA2059/009/005		 Levobupivacaine API unavailability

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Early December 2022

Expected return date:
Early January 2022		 Last updated:
24th November 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 100mg Capsules

EU/1/04/279/015		 Pregabalin Shipping delay Date of shortage:
23rd November 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
4th January 2023
Lyrica 150mg Capsules

EU/1/04/279/018		 Pregabalin Shipping delay Date of shortage:
Mid December 2022

Expected return date:
Mid January 2023		 Last updated:
19th December 2022
Lyrica 50mg Capsules

EU/1/04/279/009		 Pregabalin Shipping delay Date of shortage:
23rd November 2022

Expected return date:
End of December 2022		 Last updated:
25th November 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 2023		 Last updated:
12th August 2022
Maxilief Effervescent Tablets

(24 pack only)

PA0126/113/001		 Paracetamol, Codeine & Caffeine Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
18th October 2022

Expected return date:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
19th October 2022
Medispray Oromucosal Spray

PA0126/300/001		 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		 Mefenamic acid Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
End of June 2019

Expected return date:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
23rd April 2021
Menopur 1200IU Powder and Solvent for Solution or Injection

PA1009/015/003		 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		 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 75IU Powder and Solvent for Solution or Injection

PA1009/015/001		 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
Meronepem Aurobindo 1g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion

PA1445/014/002		 Meropenem Shipping delay Date of shortage:
Week commencing 3rd October 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
25th November 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:
2024		 Last updated:
23rd September 2022

HCP letter
Methotrexate 2.5mg Tablets

PA2315/062/001		 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		 Methylthionium Regulatory issue Date of shortage:
Week commencing 3rd October 2022

Expected return date:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
28th September 2022
Metoclopramide 5mg/ml Solution for Injection

PA0073/084/001		 Metoclopramide Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
18th December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 22nd January 2023		 Last updated:
5th January 2023
Milrinone 1 mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion

PA0281/244/001		 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

PA22698/009/001		 Sodium chloride & hydroxyethylcellulose Quality issue Date of shortage:
April 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
13th December 2022
Mivacron 2mg/ml Solution for Injection

PA1691/031/001		 Mivacurium chloride Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
20th June 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
13th December 2022
Morphine Sulfate 10mg/ml Solution for injection

PA0549/023/001		 Morphine Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
30th November 2022

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
30th November 2022
Morphine Sulphate 10mg/ml Solution for Injection

PA0073/020/001		 Morphine Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
25th July 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 15th January 2023		 Last updated:
6th January 2023
Moviprep Orange Powder for Oral Solution

PA1336/001/002		 Various Unexpected increase in demand

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Mid November 2022

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
20th December 2022
Mysimba 8mg/90mg Prolonged Release Tablets

EU/1/14/988/001		 Naltrexone & bupropion Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
14th December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 15th January 2023		 Last updated:
16th December 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:
Mid February 2023		 Last updated:
6th January 2023
Navelbine 30mg Soft Capsules

PA0329/011/002		 Vinorelbine Unexpected increase in demand

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
10th November 2022

Expected return date:
March 2023		 Last updated:
25th November 2022
Nicorette 15mg Inhaler

20 pack

PA0330/037/010		 Nicotine Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
End of November 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 22nd January 2023		 Last updated:
20th December 2022
Nicorette 15mg Inhaler

4 pack

PA0330/037/010		 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
Nolpaza 40mg Gastro Resistant Tablets

PA1347/006/002		 Pantoprazole Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
20th December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 5th February 2023		 Last updated:
21st December 2022
Normacol 62% w/w Granules

PA1336/007/001		 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		 Sterculia & frangula Quality issue

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
14th October 2022

Expected return date:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
28th October 2022
Nortem 20mg Tablets

PA1986/085/002		 Temazepam API unavailability

(multiple markets affected)		 Date of shortage:
Week commencing 24th October 2022

Expected return date:
Week commencing 23rd January 2023		 Last updated:
10th October 2022
Nu-seals 300mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets

PA2325/010/002		 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		 Trastuzumab Manufacturing delay

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
5th January 2023

Expected return date:
Week ending 15th January 2023		 Last updated:
6th January 2023
Olmesartan 20mg Film-Coated Tablets

PA0126/273/002		 Olemsartan Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
19th December 2022

Expected return date: Week ending 5th March 2023		 Last updated:
13th December 2022
Ondansetron 2mg/ml Solution for Injection

(4ml presentation)

PA1122/004/001		 Ondansetron Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Week commencing 3rd October 2022

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
7th December 2022
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:
Late January 2023		 Last updated:
10th November 2022
Oramox 125 mg/5 ml Powder for Oral Suspension

PA0298/019/001		 Amoxicillin Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Week commencing 9th January 2023

Expected return date:
Late February 2023		 Last updated:
3rd January 2023
Oramox 250mg/5ml Powder for Oral Suspension

PA0298/019/002		 Amoxicillin Unexpected increase demand Date of shortage:
Week commencing 9th January 2023

Expected return date:
Early February 2023		 Last updated:
3rd January 2023
Oxycodone hydrochloride 50mg/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion

PA0281/235/002		 Oxycodone Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
1st November 2021

Expected return date:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
23rd August 2022
Oxynorm Dispersa 10mg Orodispersible tablets

PA1688/006/008		 Oxycodone Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
21st November 2022

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
16th November 2022
OxyNorm Dispersa 5mg Orodispersible Tablets

PA1688/006/007		 Oxycodone Unexpected increased demand Date of shortage:
Week ending 8th January 2022

Expected return date:
March 2023		 Last updated:
22nd December 2022
Ozempic 0.25mg Solution for Injection

EU/1/17/1251/002		 Semaglutide Unexpected increase in demand

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
10th January 2023

Expected return date:
Week ending 12th February 2023		 Last updated:
21st December 2022

HCP letter
Ozempic 0.5mg Solution for Injection

EU/1/17/1251/003		 Semaglutide Unexpected increase in demand

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
10th January 2023

Expected return date:
Week ending 12th February 2023		 Last updated:
21st December 2023

HCP letter
Palladone 1.3mg Capsules

PA1688/007/001		 Hydromorphone Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
Week commencing 8th August 2022

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
2nd December 2022
Pantoflux 40mg Gastro Resistant Tablets

PA2315/187/002		 Pantoprazole Distribution issue Date of shortage:
Week commencing 12th September 2022

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
5th December 2022
Paracetamol 500mg Film Coated Tablets

(100 pack)

PA2315/065/003		 Paracetamol Shipping delay Date of shortage:
Week commencing 21st November 2022

Expected return date:
Early January 2023		 Last updated:
13th December 2023
Pinamox 250mg/5 ml Powder for Oral Suspension

PA0298/010/002		 Amoxicillin Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Week commencing 9th January 2023

Expected return date:
Early February 2023		 Last updated:
3rd January 2023
Plenvu Powder for Oral Solution

PA1336/005/001		 Various Unexpected increase in demand

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Early December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 8th January 2023		 Last updated:
20th December 2022
Praxilene 100mg Capsules

PA2286/003/001		 Naftidrofuryl hydrogen oxalate API unavailability

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Mid August 2022

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
5th December 2022
Prednisolone 1mg Tablets

PA0126/027/002		 Prednisolone Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
13th July 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 15th January 2023		 Last updated:
22nd December 2022
Prednisolone 5mg Tablets

PA0126/027/001		 Prednisolone Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
13th July 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 15th January 2023		 Last updated:
22nd December 2022
Pregabalin Krka 75mg hard capsules

PA1347/050/003		 Pregabalin Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Week commencing 21st November 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
4th January 2023
Pregabalin Sandoz 100mg Capsules

EU/1/15/1011/038		 Pregabalin Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
4th October 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
22nd December 2022
Pregabalin Sandoz 75mg Capsules

EU/1/15/1011/021		 Pregabalin Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
2nd August 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
4th January 2023
Provigil 100 mg Tablets

PA0749/198/001		 Modafinil Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Week commencing 19th September 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
18th November 2022
Quetex XR 50mg Prolonged-Release Tablets

PA0711/258/001		 Quetiapine Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
4th October 2022


Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
22nd December 2022
Quofenix 450mg Tablet

EU/1/19/1393/002		 Delafloxacin Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
July 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 22nd January 2023		 Last updated:
19th December 2022
Rapiscan 400mcg Solution for Injection

EU/1/10/643/001		 Regadenoson Quality issue

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Late October 2022

Expected return date:
March 2023		 Last updated:
17th October 2022
Revatio 10mg/ml Powder for Oral Suspension

EU/1/05/318/003		 Sildenafil Manufacturing delay

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
19th December 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
4th January 2023
Risonate Once Weekly 35mg Film Coated Tablets

PA0749/064/001		 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		 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		 Isotretinoin Quality issue Date of shortage:
Week commencing 28th November 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
22nd December 2022
Rowalief 500mg Film Coated Tablets

(300 pack)

PA0074/065/001		 Paracetamol Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Week commencing 3rd October 2022

Expected return date:
Mid January 2023		 Last updated:
5th December 2022
Sabril 500mg Film Coated Tablets

PA0540/023/001		 Vigabatrin API unavailability

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
19th December 2022

Expected return date:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
4th January 2023

HCP letter
Sandostatin 500mcg/ml, Solution for Injection/Infusion

PA0896/028/003		 Octreotide Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
19th December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 15th January 2023		 Last updated:
21st December 2022
Six Plus Parapaed Paracetamol Oral Suspension 250mg/5ml

PA0281/002/003		 Paracetamol Quality issue Date of shortage:
January 2022

Expected return date:
April 2023		 Last updated:
21st November 2022
Spasmonal 60mg Capsules

PA2010/043/001		 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		 Zinc oxide & Dimethicone Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
October 2019

Expected return date:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
25th July 2022
Tamox 20mg Film Coated Tablets

PA0711/022/002		 Tamoxifen Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
7th December 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
22nd December 2022
Targocid 200mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection/infusion or oral solution

PA0540/021/001		 Teicoplanin Quality issue

(multiple countries impacted)		 Date of shortage:
18 November 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
13th December 2022
Teicoplanin 400 mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection/Infusion or Oral Solution

PA1122/009/002		 Teicoplanin Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
28th October 2022

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
7th December 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:
End of January 2023		 Last updated:
19th December 2022
Tobi 300mg/5ml Nebuliser Solution

PA2010/063/001		 Tobramycin Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
23rd November 2022

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
25th November 2022
Tradol 50mg Effervescent Tablets

PA0074/094/001		 Tramadol Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Late August 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
21st December 2022
Trandate 200mg Film Coated Tablets

PA1638/006/003		 Labetalol Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
Early November 2022

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
19th December 2022
Travocort 0.1 + 1% w/w Cream

PA1025/012/001		 Diflucortolone & isoconazole Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
4th January 2023

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
5th January 2023
Triapin 2.5mg/2.5mg Prolonged Release Tablet

PA0540/082/001		 Felodipine & ramipril Regulatory issue

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
21st November 2022

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
7th November 2022
Trimoptin 100mg Tablets

PA0298/014/001		 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		 Trimethoprim Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Mid December 2022

Expected return date:
Early February 2022		 Last updated:
7th December 2022
Valaciclovir 500mg Film-Coated Tablets

PA2315/102/001		 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		 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		 Verteporfin Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
Late November 2022

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
19th December 2022
Wakix 18mg Film Coated Tablet

EU/1/15/1068/002		 Pitolisant Awaiting information Date of shortage:
27th December 202

Expected return date:
January 2023		 Last updated:
5th January 2023
Warfant 1mg Tablets

PA0073/139/001		 Warfarin API unavailability Date of shortage:
End September 2022

Expected return date:
February 2023		 Last updated:
25th November 2022
Xeljanz 5mg Film Coated Tablets

EU/1/17/1178/003		 Tofacitinib Manufacturing delays Date of shortage:
Week commencing 7th November 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated:
18th November 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:
January 2023		 Last updated:
14th December 2022
Xymel 50mg Capsules

PA0126/099/001		 Tramadol Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Week commencing 29th August 2022

Expected return date:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
30th August 2022
Zithromax Powder for Oral Suspension 200 mg/5 ml

22.5ml presentation

PA0822/191/002		 Azithromycin Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Week ending 1st January 2023

Expected return date:
Week ending 22nd January 2023		 Last updated:
23rd December 2022

HCP Letter
Zithromax Powder for Oral Suspension 200mg/5ml

15ml presentation

PA0822/191/002		 Azithromycin Unexpected increase in demand

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
Week ending 25th December 2022

Expected return date:
Week ending 22nd January 2023		 Last updated:
23rd December 2023

HCP Letter
Zofran 4mg/5ml Syrup

PA0896/036/003		 Ondansetron Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
Mid December 2022

Expected return date:
May 2023		 Last updated:
7th December 2022
Zofran Zydis 4mg Oral Lyophilisate

PA0896/036/007		 Ondansetron Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
Mid December 2022

Expected return date:
Mid January 2023		 Last updated:
16th December 2022
Zofran Zydis 8mg Oral Lyophilisate

PA0896/036/008		 Ondanstetron Manufacturing delay Date of shortage:
7th December 2022

Expected return date:
Mid January 2023		 Last updated:
16th December 2022
Zolmitriptan 2.5mg Orodispersible Tablets

PA2315/232/001		 Zolmitriptan API unavailability Date of shortage:
Week commencing 31st October 2022

Expected return date:
March 2023		 Last updated:
5th December 2022
Zostavax Powder and Solvent for Suspension for Injection in a Pre Filled Syringe

EU/1/06/341/011		 Varicella-zoster virus, oka/merck strain (live attenuated) Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
16th December 2022

Expected return date:
End of March 2023		 Last updated:
1st December 2022
Zyban 150mg Prolonged Release Tablets

PA1077/017/001		 Brupropion Quality issue

(multiple countries affected)		 Date of shortage:
1st November 2022

Expected return date:
Unknown at present		 Last updated:
7th November 2022
Zydol 50mg Hard Capsules

PA2242/005/001		 Tramadol Unexpected increase in demand Date of shortage:
Late July 2022

Expected return date:
Awaiting update		 Last updated: 18th November 2022

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