Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023
614. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if he will list the drugs and medications which are currently in short supply in the State; the public relations and communication practices adopted by the HSE at times when drug and medicine supplies run low or end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6650/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) publishes a list of medicines currently in short supply on its website with the reason for the shortage and expected dates for the return of supply. This information is dynamic and changes depending on the current information the HPRA has to hand, including removal from the list when a shortage has been resolved.
The list of shortages in tabular form is publicly available and can be found here: www.hpra.ie/homepage/medicines/medicines-information/medicines-shortages
