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ATC D10AD03 · Retinoids for Topical Use in Acne
Adapalene shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Adapalene has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 2 products from 2 companies.
Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since18 Dec 202510 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapan2 products shortNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage
Timeline
Japan
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Which companies are short
products short, all countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group D10AD · Retinoids for Topical Use in AcneAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | アダパレンゲル0.1%「イワキ」 limited | 岩城製薬 | 18 Dec 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | アダパレンゲル0.1%「東光」 limited | 東光薬品工業 | 7 Sep 2026 | not given | Other |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.