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ATC C10BX03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Atorvastatin and Amlodipine shortage in Japan

Is there an Atorvastatin and Amlodipine shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 12 Atorvastatin and Amlodipine products are reported short in Japan, the first since 11 Dec 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
アマルエット配合錠1番「サワイ」 limitedSawai11 Dec 2025not givenIncreased demand
アマルエット配合錠2番「サワイ」 limitedSawai11 Dec 2025not givenIncreased demand
アマルエット配合錠3番「サワイ」 limitedSawai11 Dec 2025not givenIncreased demand
アマルエット配合錠4番「サワイ」 limitedSawai11 Dec 2025not givenIncreased demand
アマルエット配合錠4番「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko15 Dec 2025not givenIncreased demand
アマルエット配合錠3番「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko13 Feb 2026not givenIncreased demand
アマルエット配合錠1番「トーワ」Towa (Pensa)18 Jun 2026not givenManufacturing problem
アマルエット配合錠2番「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko25 Jun 2026not givenIncreased demand
アマルエット配合錠2番「トーワ」Towa (Pensa)9 Jul 2026not givenManufacturing problem
アマルエット配合錠1番「日医工」Nichi-Iko9 Oct 2026not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
アマルエット配合錠3番「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)22 Oct 2026not givenManufacturing problem
アマルエット配合錠4番「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.