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JP ATC J01CA04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Amoxicillin shortage in Japan
Is there an Amoxicillin shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 7 Amoxicillin products are reported short in Japan, the first since 13 Mar 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | アモキシシリンカプセル125mg「TCK」 limited | Tatsumi Kagaku | 13 Mar 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | アモキシシリン細粒20%「TCK」 limited | Tatsumi Kagaku | 13 Mar 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | サワシリンカプセル125 limited | LTLファーマ | 17 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | サワシリンカプセル250 limited | LTLファーマ | 2 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | サワシリン錠250 limited | LTLファーマ | 2 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | アモキシシリンカプセル250mg「TCK」 limited | Tatsumi Kagaku | 15 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | アモキシシリンカプセル125mg「日医工」 limited | Nichi-Iko | 22 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased 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.