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ATC C08CA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Amlodipine shortage in Japan

Is there an Amlodipine shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Amlodipine products are reported short in Japan, the first since 11 Dec 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
アムロジピンOD錠2.5mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)11 Dec 2025not givenManufacturing problem
アムロジピンOD錠2.5mg「TCK」Tatsumi Kagaku22 Jan 2026not givenManufacturing problem
アムロジピンOD錠5mg「TCK」Tatsumi Kagaku18 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
アムロジピンOD錠5mg「ケミファ」 limited日本薬品工業20 Oct 2026not givenIncreased demand

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.