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IE ATC C03CA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Furosemide shortage in Ireland

Is there a Furosemide shortage in Ireland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Furosemide products are reported short in Ireland, the first since 15 May 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

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

Affected products in Ireland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEFurosemide 40 mg TabletsClonmel Healthcare Ltd15 May 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
API shortage/unavailability
IEFurosemide Bristol 20 mg TabletsBrillpharma (Ireland) Limited17 Nov 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
API shortage/unavailability
IEFurosemide Bristol 40 mg TabletsBrillpharma (Ireland) Limited17 Nov 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
API shortage/unavailability
IEFurosemide Pinewood 40 mg TabletsPinewood Laboratories Limited1 Sep 2026not givenIncreased demand
Unexpected increased demand
IEFurosemide 20 mg TabletsClonmel Healthcare Ltd7 Sep 2026not 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.