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Methylnaltrexone bromide shortage — availability across Europe

Methylnaltrexone bromide currently has availability issues reported in 1 European register: Ireland.

MEDICALLY REVIEWED
Dr. Chrysoula I. Liakou MD, PhD
Internal Medicine Specialist
Cancer Immunology Researcher
Reviewed 30 July 2026 · next review due 30 January 2027

Shortage  ATC — · also listed as: Methylnaltrexone bromide · data refreshed 7 August 2026

Key facts

As of 7 August 2026, 1 of the 10 tracked registers list current availability issues for Methylnaltrexone bromide, covering 1 affected product presentation. Where agencies state a cause, distribution or shipping problems lead with 1 of the 1 stated-cause reports. Registers in Ireland indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇮🇪 IrelandShortage
RELISTOR 12 mg / 0.6 mL solution for injection EU/1/08/463/001 Bausch He
2026-07-24Shipping delay/distribution issue (Ireland only)
Alternatives: Alternative(s) available — see the national register.
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Full report history (1 register entry)

Every individual register entry for Methylnaltrexone bromide in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇮🇪 IERELISTOR 12 mg / 0.6 mL solution for injection EU/1/08/463/001 Bausch Shortage2026-07-24Shipping delay/distribution issue (Ireland only)

Frequently asked

Is Methylnaltrexone bromide currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 7 August 2026, availability issues are reported in: Ireland. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

Are there alternatives to Methylnaltrexone bromide?

1 of the active register entries indicate alternatives or equivalents (same active substance or an alternative treatment). Do not switch on your own — a pharmacist or prescriber can confirm the right substitute in your country.

Where does this Methylnaltrexone bromide availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency register that lists Methylnaltrexone bromide: HPRA (Ireland). Every row on this page links to the underlying official record, and the dataset is refreshed from the primary sources every morning. Cross-language matching groups the same active substance across registers, so national spellings all resolve to this page.

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Cite: “Methylnaltrexone bromide: availability status across 1 European registers — European Medicine Shortage Tracker (MobiDoctor), 7 August 2026.” Link this page and the agency record. Statuses come from the linked official registers and can change daily.