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IE ATC M04AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Allopurinol shortage in Ireland

Is there an Allopurinol shortage in Ireland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Allopurinol products are reported short in Ireland, the first since 1 May 2026. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 1 Feb 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Ireland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IETipuric 300 mg tabletsClonmel Healthcare Ltd1 May 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
IETipuric 100 mg tabletsClonmel Healthcare Ltd13 Jul 20261 Feb 2027Active ingredient shortage
API shortage/unavailability

Source

HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority). Official list. Shortages notified to the HPRA by marketing-authorisation holders; one row per pack.