EMA Launches Public Catalogue of Medicine Shortages

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has launched a public catalogue containing information on supply shortages of medicines. The catalogue provides information on the reason for the shortage and the current status of the shortage; information on the extent of the shortage; specific information for patients and healthcare professionals; and links to relevant related documents. 

The catalogue's creation is part of an implementation plan the EMA developed in 2012 to help the European medicines regulatory network deal with medicine supply shortages following manufacturing problems.

The shortages catalogue contains information on shortages that affect or are likely to affect more than one European Union Member State, where the Agency has assessed the shortage and provided recommendations to patients and healthcare professionals across the EU.

It does not give a complete overview of all medicine shortages occurring in the EU, as most shortages are dealt with at a national level.

There may be medicines in short supply that are not listed in the catalogue. If you cannot find information on a medicine in short supply or you would like further information, please visit the website of your national competent authority.
 

To View The EMA Drug Shortage Catalog, click here