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ATC S01BA10 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Alclometasone shortage in Japan

Is there an Alclometasone shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Alclometasone products are reported short in Japan, the first since 16 May 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

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

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
アルクロメタゾンプロピオン酸エステル軟膏0.1%「イワキ」岩城製薬16 May 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
アルメタ軟膏 limitedShionogi2 Jul 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem

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.