Product Supply Updates

From time to time we may experience shortages of some products and may divest or discontinue others. The tables below provide further information on this.

For healthcare professionals who require more information about shortages, please contact MSD Ireland on +353 1 299 8700.

If you are a patient seeking information on how shortages may affect your treatment, we recommend that you consult your doctor.

For more information about our products, please call our medical information line via our switchboard on +353 1 299 8700.

False Medicines Directive

In 2011 the European Commission passed the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD), requiring the implementation of safety features to avoid falsified medicines being dispensed to patients.  This came into effect in February 2019 and all prescription medicines must now be scanned by the pharmacist at the point of dispensing. 

 Pharmacists can report a suspected Falsified Medicine by phoning MSD Ireland at 01 299 8700.

 If you have any additional queries or require any further information please contact the Irish Medicines Verification Organisation directly on their website at imvo.ie

Current Supply Shortages

Product Description Supply Status Shortage From Shortage To Spc Link
  • ZOELY 2.5MG/1.5MG 28TAB
 Out of Stock Aug-19 As of 1st July 2020 Zoely will no longer be supply by MSD - refer to Theramex for more information Preview
  • HBVAXPRO 10MCG/1ML 1
 Out of Stock Apr-17 Out of Stock for Private Market - expected resupply Feb'21 Preview
  • PNEUMOVAX 23 0.5ML 1DOSE SYR
 Out of stock 12th Oct'20 Out of Stock for Private Market - expected resupply Sept/Oct 2021 Preview
  • HBVAXPRO 40MCG/1ML 1
 Out of Stock Nov-19 Out of Stock - expected resupply Q1/Q2 2021 Preview
  • HBVAXPRO 5MCG/0.5ML 1 
 Out of Stock 24th July'20 Out of Stock for Private Market - expected resupply Feb'21 Preview
  • LIVIAL 2.5MG 28TAB
 Back in stock 20th Oct 2020 9th Oct 2020 mid Oct 2020 Preview

PRODUCTS DISCONTINUED

Product Description Therapy Area Date Discontinued From
  • ELONVA 150MCG SYR
 Fertility Jun-18
  • ELONVA 100MCG SYR
 Fertility Jun-18
  • ARCOXIA 90MG 5TAB
 Pain & Inflammation Mar-18
  • MULTILOAD CU 375 1PC
 Contraception Mar-14
  • NORCURON 10MG 10X5ML VIAL
 Anaesthesia Apr-14
  • NUVARING 0.120MG/0.015MG 3RING
 Contraception Jun-16
  • PREGNYL 5000IU 1AMP
 Fertility Dec-17
  • PUREGON SOLUTION 100IU/0.5ML VL
 Fertility Jun-18
  • PUREGON SOLUTION 50IU/0.5ML VIAL 
 Fertility Jun-18
  • REBETOL 200MG 4X21CAP 
 Anti-Viral / Hep C Dec-17
  • REBETOL 200MG 7X20CAP 
 Anti-Viral / Hep C Dec-17
  • VICTRELIS 200MG 4X7X12CAP
 Anti-Viral / Hep C Jun-16
  • VIRAFERONPEG CLEARCK 50MCG 1PEN
 Anti-Viral / Hep C Jan-17
  • VIRAFERONPEG CLEARCK 80MCG 1PEN
 Anti-Viral / Hep C Jan-17
  • VIRAFERONPEG CLEARCK 100MCG 1PEN
 Anti-Viral / Hep C Jan-17
  • VIRAFERONPEG CLEARCK 120MCG 1PEN
 Anti-Viral / Hep C Jan-17
  • VIRAFERONPEG CLEARCK 150MCG 1PEN
 Anti-Viral / Hep C Jan-17
  • MODURET 2.5/25mg 28 TAB
 Diuretic Oct-18
  • INTRON A 10MIU VIAL
 Oncology Dec-18
  • INTRON A 18MIU PEN
 Oncology Dec-18
  • INTRON A 25MIU 2.5ML VIAL
 Oncology Dec-18
  • INTRON A 60MIU PEN
 Oncology Dec-18
  • INTRON A 30MIU PEN
 Oncology Dec-18
  • ARCOXIA 120MG 7TAB
 Pain Feb-19
  • ASMANEX TWISTHALER 400MCG 30 DOSE
 Respiratory Feb-19
  • ASMANEX TWISTHALER 400MCG 60DOSE
 Respiratory Feb-19
  • ASMANEX TWISTHALER 200MCG 30DOSE
 Respiratory Feb-19
  • ASMANEX TWISTHALER 200MCG 60DOSE
 Respiratory Feb-19
  • SINGULAIR 4MG 4X7TAB
 Respiratory Feb-19
  • INNOZIDE 20/12.5MG 4X7TAB
 Cardiovascular Jun-19
  • ZINPLAVA 1000MG VIAL
 Anti-Microbial Jun-19
  • ZEPATIER 100/50MG 2x14 TABS
 Hep C Jun-19
  • REBETOL 200MG 8x21CAP
 Hep C Jun-19
  • PUREGON 600IU/0.72ML CARTRIDGE
 Fertility Sep-19
  • KEYTRUDA 50MG VIAL
 Oncology Sep-19
  • ZISPIN 30MG 30 TAB
 Antidepressant Jun-20
  • SIVEXTRO TABS 200MG 6
 Anti-Microbial Jan-20
  • SIVEXTRO IV 200MG 6
 Anti-Microbial Jan-20
  • COZAAR 2.5MG/ML SACHET FOR ORAL SUSPENSION
 Hypertension Oct-19
  • ELOCON 0.1% w/w SCALP LOTION
 Dermatology Jun-20
  • PUREGON 300IU/0.36ML CARTRIDGE
 Fertility Dec-19
  • PUREGON 900IU/1.08ML CARTRIDGE
 Fertility Dec-19
  • RESTANDOL 40MG 60CAP
 Testosterone replacement therapy Nov-19
  • PUREGON PEN INJECTOR
 Fertility Dec-19
  • ORGALUTRAN 250MCG/0.5ML 1SYR
 Fertility Dec-19

FUTURE DISCONTINUATIONS

Product Description Therapy Area Date Discontinued From

ZISPIN SOLTAB 15MG 30 TAB

 Antidepressant Nov-20