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IE ATC A07EA06 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Budesonide shortage in Ireland

Is there a Budesonide shortage in Ireland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Budesonide products are reported short in Ireland, the first since 11 Nov 2024. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026 (latest 4 Dec 2026). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Ireland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEBudesonide Teva Pharma 1 mg / 2 ml Nebuliser SuspensionTeva Pharma B.V.11 Nov 20246 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
IEPinacort 3 mg modified release hard capsulesPinewood Laboratories Limited28 Oct 2025not givenNot stated
IECortiment 9 mg prolonged release tabletsFerring Ireland Ltd20 Oct 20264 Dec 2026Increased demand
Unexpected increased demand

Source

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