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IE ATC M03AC04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Atracurium shortage in Ireland

Is there an Atracurium shortage in Ireland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Atracurium product is reported short in Ireland, the first since 17 Dec 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.

Also short in Italy, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Ireland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IETracrium 10 mg / ml, solution for injection or infusion, ampoules 5 x 2.5ml vialsAspen Pharma Trading Limited17 Dec 2025not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality issue

Source

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