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IE ATC J01MA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ciprofloxacin shortage in Ireland

Is there a Ciprofloxacin shortage in Ireland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Ciprofloxacin products are reported short in Ireland, the first since 19 Feb 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Ireland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IECiprofloxacin Teva 500 mg film-coated tablets 10 packTeva Pharma B.V.19 Feb 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
IECiprofloxacin Teva 500 mg film-coated tablets 20 pack sizeTeva Pharma B.V.19 Feb 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay

Source

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