Medicine shortages in Ireland
Live register of drug shortage notices in Ireland, aggregated daily from official regulator publications and linked back to every source.
Regulators list each strength and pack separately, so one medicine can carry several notices — compare official per-medicine tallies against “Medicines affected”. How we count
Latest shortage notices in Ireland
| Medicine | Status | Severity | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomalidomide | active | medium | 1 Nov 2026 | HPRA |
| Innohep (Tinzaparin Sodium | anticipated | medium | 1 Nov 2026 | HPRA |
| Ursofalk 250 Mg Hard Capsules (Ursodeoxycholic Acid) | anticipated | medium | 1 Nov 2026 | HPRA |
| Stelazine 1Mg Film-Coated Tablets (Trifluoperazine) | active | medium | 31 Oct 2026 | HPRA |
| Midodrine-Hydrochloride |
Official sources for Ireland
- Health Products Regulatory Authority — Medicine Shortages (HPRA) — official register · last checked 1 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many medicines are in shortage in Ireland?
Ireland currently has 1246 active medicine shortage notices and 17 anticipated. Figures update daily from official regulator publications.
Who reports medicine shortages in Ireland?
Official shortage notices for Ireland are published by Health Products Regulatory Authority — Medicine Shortages (HPRA). Mederti checks this source daily and links every notice back to the original publication.
How current is this Ireland shortage data?
Mederti scrapes Ireland's official shortage register daily. Each notice carries the regulator's own dates; the list on this page reflects the most recent successful update.
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