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ATC C07AB03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Atenolol shortage in Japan

Is there an Atenolol shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Atenolol products are reported short in Japan, the first since 11 Mar 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

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

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
アテノロール錠50mg「サワイ」Sawai11 Mar 2024not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
アテノロール錠25mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)22 Oct 2026not givenManufacturing problem
アテノロール錠50mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)22 Oct 2026not givenManufacturing 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.