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MIMS Ireland: Discontinued Products

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Fucidin H Ointment 15g & 30g Discontinued from March 2010

01 March 2010

LEO Pharma would like to inform you of their intention to discontinue Fucidin H Ointment 15g and 30g from the Irish market in March 2010. This discontinuation is not due to any safety or quality issue therefore, allowing pharmacists and... Read more

Lubri-Tears Discontinued

01 March 2010

Alcon Laboratories (UK) Ltd would like to advise you that Lubri-Tears Eye Ointment was discontinued in Ireland in February 2010. The remaining stock of this product is now depleted and therefore this product is no longer available. There are currently... Read more

Centyl 2.5mg and Centyl 5.0mg Discontinued February 2010

04 January 2010

Centyl 2.5mg and Centyl 5.0mg Discontinued February 2010 LEO Pharma would like to inform you of their intention to discontinue Plain Centyl 2.5mg and Centyl 5mg from the Irish market in February 2010. This discontinuation is not due to any... Read more

Centyl 2.5mg and Centyl 5mg Discontinued February 2010

01 December 2009

LEO Pharma would like to inform you of their intention to discontinue Plain Centyl 2.5mg and Centyl 5mg from the Irish market in February 2010. This discontinuation is not due to any safety or quality issue, thus allowing pharmacists and... Read more

Estraderm TTS Discontinued

01 November 2009

Novartis Ireland Ltd wish to announce the discontinuation of Estraderm TTS 100mcg patches pack size 8, from January 2010 due to cessation of production at the registered manufacturing site. Please also note that as of May 2010, Estraderm TTS 25mcg... Read more

Trinordiol Discontinued

01 November 2009

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. would like to inform you of their intention to discontinue the marketing of Trinordiol tablets. Trinordiol tablets will be discontinued when current stock is exhausted. Wyeth regrets any inconvenience this discontinuation may cause. Please do not hesitate... Read more

Xylocaine 4% w/v Topical Mucosal Solution in Short Supply

01 November 2009

AstraZeneca regrets to inform you that due to a recent manufacturing issue, supplies of Xylocaine 4% w/v Topical Mucosal Solution will be in short supply over the coming weeks and are likely to be fully depleted within 5 to 6... Read more

Konakion Discontinued

01 October 2009

As part of a regular review of products in its pharmaceutical portfolio, Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd wishes to inform you of the discontinuation of one of its products, Konakion 10mg tablets. Marketing of the Konakion 10mg tablets presentation will cease... Read more

Daktarin Cream Out of Stock

01 September 2009

Janssen-Cilag Ltd. wish to inform you that Daktarin Cream (miconazole nitrate 2% w/w), 1 × 30g preparation, is currently out of stock and this is likely to continue for the next few weeks. They wish you to accept their apologies... Read more

Efexor 75mg Tablets Discontinued

01 September 2009

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. would like to inform you of their intention to discontinue the marketing of Efexor 75mg Tablets. Efexor 75mg Tablets will be discontinued when current stock is exhausted. Wyeth regrets any inconvenience this discontinuation may cause. Efexor XL... Read more

Sublimaze Temporary Interruption of Supply

01 September 2009

Janssen-Cilag Ltd wish to inform you in advance of a temporary interruption of supply of Sublimaze 2ml (pack of 10 ampoules) and 10ml (pack of 5 ampoules), due to a manufacturing change awaiting local regulatory authority approval. It is estimated... Read more

Codalax Suspension and Codalax Forte Suspension temporarily out of stock

04 August 2009

Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals Ireland would like to inform you that due to technical issues Codalax 200mg/25mg per 5ml suspension and Codalax Forte 1000mg/75mg per 5ml suspension will soon be temporarily out of stock. Supply of Codalax Forte Suspension ceased on 31st... Read more

Dovonex 60g Cream discontinued

04 August 2009

LEO Pharma wishes to announce that Dovonex Cream 60g will be discontinued from August 2009. This discontinuation is not due to any safety or quality issues with Dovonex cream, therefore pharmacists and patients may continue to dispense or use Dovonex... Read more

Buspar discontinued in December 09

04 August 2009

Bristol-Myers Squib Pharmaceuticals Ltd has decided to discontinue Buspar 5mg and 10mg from the end of December 2009. The decision has been taken for operational reasons and affects all European markets. Alternative treatments are available. Should you have any queries,... Read more

Nurofen Metlets discontinued

04 August 2009

Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd wish to advise you that Nurofen Meltlets is no longer available in Ireland. The product has been discontinued from the Irish market for rationalisation reasons. For any further queries, please contact Reckitt Benckiser on (01) 6305429.... Read more

Viskaldix and Visken discontinued

04 August 2009

Novartis Ireland Ltd announce the discontinuation of Viskaldix tablets, pack size 28s and Visken 5mg tablets, pack sizes 50s, 56s & 100s from 29th September 2009. For further information please contact Novartis on (01) 2601255.... Read more

01 July 2009

Estracombi TTS Discontinued Novartis Ireland Ltd wish to announce the discontinuation of Estracombi TTS patches (Estradiol 50mcg & norethisterone acetate 250mcg / day), pack size 8, from September 2009. For further information please contact Novartis Ireland Ltd at (01) 2601255.... Read more

Lopresor 50mg and 100mg Discontinued

01 July 2009

Novartis Ireland Ltd wish to announce that Lopressor 50mg and 100mg have been discontinued. They also wish to inform of their intention to discontinue Lopresor SR 200mg from August 2009. Should you have any queries, please contact Novartis Ireland Ltd... Read more

Discontinuation of AstraZeneca products

02 June 2009

AstraZeneca wish to notify MIMS Ireland’s readers that as part of a Global rationalisation process AstraZeneca is planning to withdraw the following products from the Irish market: • Avloclor 250 mg tablets • Paludrine 100mg tablets • Heminevrin Syrup and... Read more

Didronel 200mg tablets discontinued

02 June 2009

Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Ltd would like to inform you that as of 30th April 2009, they have withdrawn the marketing authorisation of Didronel (etidronate disodium) 200mg tablets from Ireland. As of 30th April 2009, they will not market or... Read more

Pulmoclase Paediatric Syrup discontinued

02 June 2009

UCB (Pharma) Ireland wish to announce the cessation of marketing and supply of Pulmoclase Paediatric Syrup 100mg/5ml 250ml as of 16th April 2009. Further details may be obtained by contacting UCB (Pharma) Ireland at (01) 4637395.... Read more

Striant SR discontinued

02 June 2009

Movianto would like to inform you that the manufacture of Striant SR tablets 30mg-60 has been discontinued. Movianto will cease distribution from 30th June 2009. If you have any questions regarding the discontinuation of Striant, please contact Movianto on (01)... Read more

Roaccutane 5mg Soft Capsules discontinued, Roaccutane 10mg Soft Capsules launched

01 April 2009

As part of a regular review of products in its pharmaceutical portfolio Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd wish to inform you of the discontinuation of one of its products, Roaccutane 5mg Soft Capsules. Marketing of this presentation will cease permanently on... Read more

Roaccutane 5mg Soft Capsules discontinued, Roaccutane 10mg Soft Capsules launched

01 April 2009

As part of a regular review of products in its pharmaceutical portfolio Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd wish to inform you of the discontinuation of one of its products, Roaccutane 5mg Soft Capsules. Marketing of this presentation will cease permanently on... Read more

Discontinuation of AstraZeneca products

02 March 2009

As part of a Global rationalisation process, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Ltd is planning to withdraw the following products from the Irish market: • Avloclor 250mg tablets • Paludrine 100mg tablets • Heminevrin Syrup and capsules • Xyloproct Ointment... Read more

Dexa-Rhinaspray Duo Discontinued

02 March 2009

Boehringer Ingelheim Ireland Ltd would like to advise that due to prolonged lack of availability they have decided to discontinue supply of Dexa-Rhinaspray Duo (tramazoline hydrochloride and dexamethasone isonicotinate).... Read more

Efexor 37.5mg discontinued

02 March 2009

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. would like to inform you of their intention to discontinue the marketing of Efexor 37.5mg Tablets. Efexor 37.5mg Tablets will be discontinued when current stock is exhausted.... Read more

Betnovate-N Cream 30g Discontinued

02 February 2009

GlaxoSmithKline wishes to announce that Betnovate-N (betamethasone valerate 0.1% w/w. neomycin sulphate 0.5% w/w, cream 30g) will be discontinued on February 27th 2009. This does not affect other products in the Betnovate range.... Read more

Bondronat 6mg Concentrate for Solution for Infusion discontinued

02 February 2009

Roche Products (Ireland) Limited wish to inform you of the discontinuation of one of its products, Bondronat 6mg concentrate for solution of infusion from January 2009. Marketing of this presentation ceased permanently in January 2009 and stock remaining in circulation... Read more

Estraderm TTS 50mcg discontinued

02 February 2009

Novartis Ireland Ltd wishes to announce the discontinuation of Estraderm TTS 50mcg patches, pack size 8, from March 2009. This will not have any effect on Estraderm TTS 25mcg or 100mcg as they will continue to be produced.... Read more

Discontinuation of Ciproxin Solution for Infusion 2mg/ml and Ciproxin Suspension

05 January 2009

Bayer Ltd intend to discontinue supply of Ciproxin Solution for Infusion 2mg/ml 50ml with effective date November 1st 2009. In addition, for your information, Bayer Ltd will cease named patient supply of Ciproxin Suspension on May 1st 2009. Bayer Ltd... Read more

Sumatriptan Niche 50mg and 100mg Discontinuation

05 January 2009

Niche Generics Ltd would like to inform you that Sumatriptan Niche 50mg and 100mg is being discontinued.... Read more

Discontinuation of Valproat 300mg and 500mg Prolonged-Release Tablets x 100’s

05 January 2009

Rowex Ltd wishes to announce their intention to discontinue Valproat 300mg and 500mg Prolonged-Release Tablets x 100’s once existing stock is depleted. The expiry date of the last batch of the 300mg is September 2009 and the 500mg is November... Read more

Discontinuation of Clavamel Junior Suspension

01 January 2009

Clonmel Healthcare Ltd wish to inform you that Clavamel Junior Suspension 125mg/62.5mg per 5ml is being discontinued. Clavamel Paed Suspension remains on the market.... Read more

Discontinuation of Alupent Expectorant Mixture

01 December 2008

Boehringer Inghelheim Ireland Ltd wishes to advise you that Alupent Expectorant Mixture will be discontinued on 31st January 2009. Alupent Syrup and Bisolvon are unaffected by this discontinuation and will remain available. These two products may be used at the... Read more

Discontinuation of Clarosip

01 December 2008

Grunenthal Pharma Ltd regrets to announce the discontinuation of Clarosip 125mg, 187.5mg and 250mg clarithromycin granules for oral suspension from 24th November 2008. They regret the inconvenience that this may cause and refer physicians to suitable alternatives that remain available.... Read more

Discontinuation of Diamicron 80mg

01 December 2008

Servier Laboratories wish to announce the withdrawal of Diamicron 80mg. Stock of Diamicron 80mg will be completely withdrawn by December 2008. Prescribers are advised to prescribe Diamicron MR as an alternative to Diamicron 80mg from 30th November 2008. Diamicron MR... Read more

Discontinuation of Dynepo

01 December 2008

In agreement with the Irish Medicines Board, Shire plc wishes to advise you of the discontinuation of Dynepo. Dynepo is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) indicted for the treatment of symptomatic anaemia associated with chronic renal failure in adult patients.Dynepo will... Read more

Discontinuation of NeoRecormon

01 December 2008

Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd wishes to inform you of the discontinuation of three of its products, NeoRecormon 10,000 IU lyophilisate and solvent for solution for injection in cartridge (pack size of 1), NeoRecormon 20,000 IU lyophilisate and solvent for solution... Read more

Discontinuation of Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Oral) Live

01 December 2008

GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Ltd wishes to inform you that the Poliomyelitis Vaccine (Oral) Live has been discontinued and will no longer be available after 30th November 2008.... Read more

Discontinuation of Teoptic Eye Drops

01 December 2008

Novartis Ireland Ltd announces the discontinuation of both strengths and packs of Teoptic Eye Drops from January 2009 as follows: Teoptic drops 1%-5 ml & 3 × 5ml and Teoptic drops 2%-5 ml & 3 × 5ml.... Read more

Metronide 400mg discontinuation

01 November 2008

Clonmel Healthcare Ltd wishes to inform you that Metronide 400mg is being discontinued. Metronide 200mg remains on the market.... Read more

Ortho Coil Spring Diaphragm 80mm

01 October 2008

Janssen-Cilag Ltd wish to inform you that Ortho Coil Spring Diaphragm 80mm will be discontinued in December 2008. However, it is expected that they will be out of stock by the middle of October. The remaining product range for Ortho... Read more

Salagen 5mg discontinuation

01 October 2008

Novartis Ireland Ltd wish to announce the discontinuation of Salagen 5mg film-coated tablets pack size 84m from November 2008 due to cessation of production at the registered manufacturing site.... Read more

Discontinuations in the Canesten range

01 September 2008

Bayer HealthCare Consumer Care wishes to inform you that, due to internal range rationalisation, the following products have been discontinued: Canesten Solution 20ml, Canesten Dermalogical Powder, Canesten Internal Cream.... Read more

Discontinuation of Clonamp 500mg 500-pack

01 September 2008

Clonmel Healthcare Ltd wish to inform you that Clonamp 500mg 500 pack has been discontinued. Clonamp 250mg (100 pack) Clonamp 500mg (100 pack) Clonamp 125mg Suspension and Clonamp 250mg Suspension remain on the market.... Read more

Discontinuation of Prosobee

01 September 2008

Mead Johnson Nutritionals wish to inform you that the supply of Prosobee (Soya Infant Formula) will be discontinued in 2 months. This decision has been influenced by market trends and clinical recommendations. Mead Johnson Nutritionals no longer participate in this... Read more

Discontinuation of Raptiva single pack

01 September 2008

Merck Serono wish to inform you that supplies of Raptiva 125mg vial single packs are no longer available. Raptiva 125mg is now only available in a 4 vial pack size. This decision has been made due to the 4 pack... Read more

Discontinuation of Zenapax

01 September 2008

Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd wish to inform you of the discontinuation of Zenapax 5mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion. Due to low demand, marketing will cease permanently at the end of December 2008 and stock remaining in circulation should be... Read more

Discontinuation of 100-pack size for Centyl K, Centyl 2.5mg and Low Centyl K

01 August 2008

LEO Pharma wishes to announce the discontinuation of the 100 pack size of the following products: Centyl 2.5mg, Centyl K and Low Centyl K. Stocks will become exhausted from 1st August 2008. This withdrawal is only of the 100 pack... Read more

Discontinuations in the Depixol and Clopixol ranges from the Irish market

01 July 2008

Lundbeck (Ireland) Ltd has announced the discontinuation from the Irish market of some presentations in the Depixol/Clopixol product ranges. The presentations to be discontinued are: Depixol Conc. 100mg/ml, solution for injection (10 × 0.5ml ampoules), Depixol 40mg/2ml, solution for injection... Read more

Discontinuation of Metocyl 10mg Tablets

01 July 2008

Rowa Pharmaceuticals Ltd would like to announce their intention to discontinue Metocyl 10mg Tablets 20’s & 100’s once existing stock is depleted. The expiry date of the last batch is: 10-2010.... Read more

Discontinuation of Prozac Weekly Caps

01 July 2008

Eli Lilly wish to announce the withdrawal from the market of Prozac Weekly Caps once existing stocks have been depleted. Prozac 20mg Caps, and Prozac liquid will continue to remain available.... Read more

Discontinuation of Rocephin 2g from the Irish market

01 July 2008

Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd wish to inform you of the discontinuation of one of its products, Rocephin 2g powder for solution for injection or infusion. Due to low demand for the Rocephin 2g presentation, marketing of the product will cease... Read more

Discontinuation of Zineryt 90ml Pack

01 July 2008

Astellas Pharma Co. Ltd would like to inform you that Zineryt 90ml pack size is being discontinued. This change will come into effect once the current stocks of Zineryt 90ml have been depleted. Zineryt 30ml pack remains on the market.... Read more

Ponmel 500mg discontinuation

01 June 2008

Clonmel Healthcare Ltd wishes to inform you that Ponmel 500mg is being discontinued. It is estimated that stocks will run out by July 08. Ponmel 250mg (100 and 500 packs) remains on the market.... Read more

Apo Go 20mg/2ml discontinuation

01 May 2008

Clonmel Healthcare Ltd wishes to inform you that Apo Go 20mg/2ml has been discontinued. Apo Go 50mg/5ml remains on the market. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Clonmel Healthcare Ltd at (01) 620 4000.... Read more

Discontinuation of Feldene Topigel

01 May 2008

Pfizer wishes to inform you that as a result of a change in the production facility for Feldene Topigel 30g OTC, this product was discontinued on 31st March 2008. There are no changes relating to Feldene gel 60g presentation. Should... Read more

Discontinuation of Mexitil ampoules and capsules

01 May 2008

Boehringer Ingelheim wishes to announce that Mexitil (mexiletine hydrocholoride) ampoules (25mg/ml), Mexitil capsules (50mg) and Mexitil capsules (200mg) are being discontinued on June 30th 2008. We therefore recommend that you now consider suitable therapeutic alternatives for your patients currently receiving... Read more

Discontinuation of Rocaltrol 0.5mcg capsules

01 May 2008

As part of a regular review of products in its pharmaceutical portfolio, Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd wish to inform you of the discontinuation of one of its products, Rocaltrol 0.5mcg capsules. Due to low demand for the Rocaltrol 0.5mcg presentation,... Read more

Discontinuation of Symmetrel 100mg capsules

01 May 2008

Novartis Ireland Ltd announces the discontinuation of Symmetrel 100mg capsules (amantadine hydrochloride) from May 30th 2008 due to cessation of production at the registered manufacturing site. Please be informed that alternative medicines are available for patients in this category. For... Read more

Combivent Metered Aerosol discontinued

01 April 2008

Boehringer Ingelheim wishes to announce that Combivent (ipratropium and salbutamol) Metered Aerosol will be discontinued in Ireland on June 30th 2008.... Read more

Oramorph Unit Dose Vials discontinued

01 April 2008

Boehringer Ingelheim wishes to announce that Oramorph (morphine sulphate) UDVs10 mg/5 ml, Oramorph UDVs 30 mg/5 ml and Oramorph UDVs 100 mg/5 ml were discontinued on 31st March 2008.... Read more

Premique cycle 10 discontinued

01 April 2008

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals would like to notify you of the discontinuation of Premique Cycle 10. Premique Cycle 10 has been discontinued with immediate effect. This product has not been available on the Irish Market since 2005.... Read more

Retin-A 0.025% Cream discontinued

01 April 2008

Janssen-Cilag Ltd wishes to inform you that Retin-A 0.025% Cream has been discontinued due to commercial reasons.... Read more

Tri-Minulet discontinued

01 April 2008

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals would like to notify you of the discontinuation of Tri-Minulet. Tri-Minulet will be discontinued when current stock is exhausted at the end of 2008.... Read more

Xylocaine 1% with adrenaline discontinued

01 April 2008

AstraZeneca would like to inform you that Xylocaine 1% with adrenaline is being discontinued. It is anticipated that all stocks will be depleted by June 2008.... Read more

Sporanox x 4 pack discontinued

01 March 2008

Janssen-Cilag Ltd wishes to inform you that the pack of 4 x Sporanox 100mg capsules (itraconazole) is being discontinued on the Irish Market. The product will still be available in other pack sizes of 15 and 60. This decision has... Read more

Ortho Coil Spring diaphragms and Ortho All-Flex Arcing

01 March 2008

Ortho Coil Spring diaphragms (55, 60, 85, 90 and 95mm) and Ortho All-Flex Arcing Spring diaphragms (60, 85, 90 and 95mm) discontinued.... Read more

Products withdrawn in Ireland in the last 12 months

01 March 2008

The majority of withdrawals have been due to commercial rationalisation decisions. Products highlighed in bold apply to the current month.... Read more

Products Withdrawn in Ireland in the last 12 Months

01 February 2008

The majority of withdrawals have been due to commercial rationalisation decisions.Products highlighted in bold apply to the current month.... Read more

Product Discontinuation Announcements

01 February 2008

Byfluc, Calcort, Gyno-Pevaryl, 1 Combipak, Motival, MST Continus 200mg, Vibramycine capsules 50mg, Zerit 15mg have been discontinued.... Read more

Gygel to replace Ortho-Creme

01 February 2008

Janssen-Cilag Ltd would like to inform you that they have discontinued Gyno- Ortho-Crème (nonoxinol-9) at the end of January 2008. They are pleased to announce that an alternative nonoxinol-9 based spermicidal product will be available from Marlborough Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This... Read more

Withdrawal of Agenerase Oral Solution

01 January 2008

GlaxoSmithKline wish to inform you of their intended withdrawal of Agenerase Oral Solution from the Irish Market from February 2008. Stock will continue to be available until 28th February 2008. The therapeutic alternative to Agenerase Oral Solution will continue to... Read more

Notice of discontinuation of Eprex 40,000 IU/ml

01 January 2008

Janssen-Cilag Ltd. wish to announce that Eprex (epoetin alfa) 40,000 IU/ml solution for injection in 1ml vials are no longer marketed in both the UK and Ireland and currently have no stock left in supply.... Read more

Notice of discontinuation of Fansibar 500mg/25mg

01 January 2008

As part of a regular review of products in its pharmaceutical portfolio, Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd wish to inform you of the discontinuation of one of its products, Fansidar 500mg/25mg tablets (pack of 3).... Read more

Products withdrawn in Ireland in the last 12 months

01 January 2008

The majority of withdrawals have been due to commercial rationalisation decisions. Products highlighted in bold apply to the current month.... Read more