Research finds key anxiety and insomnia tablets are among nearly 250 medications out of stock in Ireland

Nearly 250 medications used by Irish patients are currently out of stock, research has found. The Medicine Shortage Index said there is a particular shortage of anxiety and insomnia tablets including generic versions of the medicines. The Medicine Shortage Index, prepared by Azure Pharmaceuticals, analyses data made publicly available by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). Azure Pharmaceuticals CEO Sandra Gannon said the shortage of critical medicines wasn’t a seasonal issue and said “coordinated action at policy level” was required. “This can leave only few suppliers for some critical medicines.