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IE ATC C01CA24 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Epinephrine shortage in Ireland

Is there an Epinephrine shortage in Ireland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Epinephrine products are reported short in Ireland, the first since 3 Sep 2024. The company estimate for the return is 16 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Nov 2026). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Canada, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Ireland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEAnapen 500 micrograms / 0.3 ml solution for injection in a pre-filled syringeBioprojet Pharma3 Sep 202430 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
IEEpiPen Junior 150 micrograms solution for injection in pre-filled pen Twin PackViatris Healthcare Limited5 Oct 202616 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay

Source

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