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IE ATC N02CC01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sumatriptan shortage in Ireland

Is there a Sumatriptan shortage in Ireland?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Sumatriptan products are reported short in Ireland, the first since 3 Feb 2026. The company estimate for the return is 20 Nov 2026 (latest 4 Dec 2026). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

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

Affected products in Ireland

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IESumatriptan 100 mg film-coated tabletsAccord Healthcare Ireland Ltd.3 Feb 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
IESumatriptan 50 mg film-coated tabletsAccord Healthcare Ireland Ltd.3 Feb 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay
IESUMATRAN 50 mg tabletsRowex Limited,13 Jul 202620 Nov 2026Increased demand
Unexpected increased demand
IESUMATRAN 100 mg tabletsRowex Limited,24 Aug 20261 Dec 2026Increased demand
Unexpected increased demand
IESumatran Relief 50mg tabletsRowex Limited,16 Oct 20264 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay

Source

HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority). Official list. Shortages notified to the HPRA by marketing-authorisation holders; one row per pack.