Benylin, antibiotics, and asthma inhalers among 247 medicines in short supply in Ireland

Benylin, antibiotics, and asthma inhalers among 247 medicines in short supply in Ireland

Common medicines such as nasal sprays, inhalers for asthma treatment, and 11 eye drop products are also in short supply. Stock picture

Penicillin and Benylin are among 247 medicines in short supply across Ireland.

According to the latest Medicine Shortage Index, the extent of the medicine shortage is rapidly rising, with a 38% increase in demands since the index began in October.

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