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JP ATC S01XA15 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ascorbic Acid shortage in Japan
Is there an Ascorbic Acid shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Ascorbic Acid products are reported short in Japan, the first since 17 Jan 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | アスコルビン酸注500mg「NP」 limited | Nipro | 17 Jan 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | アスコルビン酸注100mg「NP」 limited | Nipro | 14 Feb 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ビタミンC注「フソー」-2g limited | Fuso Pharmaceutical | 30 Jan 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ビタミンC注「フソー」-100mg limited | Fuso Pharmaceutical | 27 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ビタミンC注「フソー」-500mg limited | Fuso Pharmaceutical | 27 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | アスコルビン酸注500mgPB「日新」 limited | Nissin Pharmaceutical | 9 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing 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.