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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| クロルジアゼポキシド | active | critical | 16 Sept 2026 | PMDA |
| クロラムフェニコール | active | medium | 16 Sept 2026 | PMDA |
| クロフィブラート | active | critical | 16 Sept 2026 | PMDA |
| クロピドグレル硫酸塩 | active | critical | 16 Sept 2026 | PMDA |
| クラリスロマイシン | active |
Frequently asked questions
How many medicines are in shortage in Japan?
Japan currently has 33900 active medicine shortage notices, of which 18455 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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