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IE ATC L01BA04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Pemetrexed shortage in Ireland

Is there a Pemetrexed shortage in Ireland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Pemetrexed products are reported short in Ireland, the first since 3 Feb 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Ireland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEPemetrexed Accord 25 mg / ml concentrate for solution for infusion 34 mlAccord Healthcare S.L.U.3 Feb 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
IEPemetrexed Accord 25 mg / ml concentrate for solution for infusion 40mlAccord Healthcare S.L.U.30 Oct 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.