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IE ATC N02BE01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Paracetamol shortage in Ireland

Is there a Paracetamol shortage in Ireland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Paracetamol products are reported short in Ireland, the first since 23 Mar 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

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

Affected products in Ireland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEParalief 500 mg Effervescent Tablets 12Clonmel Healthcare Ltd23 Mar 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
IEParalief 500 mg Effervescent Tablets 24Clonmel Healthcare Ltd8 Apr 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.