Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 245: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if stocks of the vitamin B12 injection have been replenished and distributed to areas in need of same; the reason for the delay; and if she will ensure that such shortages do not occur again. [30139/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The manufacturers of the product referred to by the Deputy have advised my Department that, owing to problems in the manufacturing process, it is temporarily unavailable in either Ireland or the UK.

I have had inquiries made into the matter, and I understand that there is an alternative product available in community pharmacies for people prescribed the original product.