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ATC D10AD03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Adapalene shortage in Japan

Is there an Adapalene shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Adapalene products are reported short in Japan, the first since 18 Dec 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
アダパレンゲル0.1%「イワキ」 limited岩城製薬18 Dec 2025not givenManufacturing problem
アダパレンゲル0.1%「東光」 limited東光薬品工業7 Sep 2026not givenOther

Source

MHLW (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare), supply status of prescription medicines. Official list. Prescription products under limited shipment or supply suspension (delistings excluded); one row per product.