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
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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 |