Medicine shortages in Japan
Live register of drug shortage notices in Japan, aggregated daily from official regulator publications and linked back to every source.
Latest shortage notices in Japan
| Medicine | Status | Severity | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| モメタゾンフランカルボン酸エステル水和物 | active | critical | 1 Aug 2026 | PMDA |
| チオクト酸 | active | medium | 1 Aug 2026 | PMDA |
| モメタゾンフランカルボン酸エステル | active | medium | 1 Aug 2026 | PMDA |
| チオペンタールナトリウム | active | medium | 1 Aug 2026 | PMDA |
| セルトラリン塩酸塩 | active |
Frequently asked questions
How many medicines are in shortage in Japan?
Japan currently has 16743 active medicine shortage notices, of which 8922 are rated critical. Figures update daily from official regulator publications.
How current is this Japan shortage data?
Mederti scrapes Japan's official shortage register daily. Each notice carries the regulator's own dates; the list on this page reflects the most recent successful update.
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