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ATC S01AA26 · Antibiotics
Azithromycin shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Azithromycin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 4 products from 3 companies.
Countries1/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies31 listed
Short since15 Jul 202516 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapan4 products shortNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage
Timeline
Japan
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Which companies are short
products short, all countriesListed: Towa (Pensa) 4553 · Tokyo
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group S01AA · AntibioticsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | アジスロマイシン錠250mg「DSEP」 limited | 全星薬品工業 | 15 Jul 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | アジスロマイシン小児用細粒10%「タカタ」 limited | 高田製薬 | 2 Feb 2026 | not given | Active ingredient shortage Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem |
| JP | アジスロマイシン錠250mg「タカタ」 limited | 高田製薬 | 19 Oct 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | アジスロマイシン錠250mg「トーワ」 limited | 東和薬品 | 22 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.