shortagewatch

Home / Ketotifen / Ireland

IE ATC R06AX17 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ketotifen shortage in Ireland

Is there a Ketotifen shortage in Ireland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Ketotifen product is reported short in Ireland, the first since 3 Jul 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 May 2027. Main reason: quality problem or recall.

Also short in Canada. All countries.

Affected products in Ireland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEZaditen 0.25 mg / ml, eye drops, solutionLaboratoires Thea3 Jul 202531 May 2027Quality 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.