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IE ATC A07EC02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Mesalazine shortage in Ireland

Is there a Mesalazine shortage in Ireland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Mesalazine product is reported short in Ireland, the first since 19 Oct 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.

Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Ireland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEAsacolon 800mg Gastro-resistant TabletsTillotts Pharma GmbH19 Oct 2026not givenQuality 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.