Benzathine Benzylpenicillin shortage in Japan

Is there a Benzathine Benzylpenicillin shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Benzathine Benzylpenicillin products are reported short in Japan, the first since 16 Mar 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Belgium, New Zealand. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
JP	ステルイズ水性懸濁筋注60万単位シリンジ	Pfizer	16 Mar 2026	not given	Quality problem or recall Quality problem
JP	ステルイズ水性懸濁筋注240万単位シリンジ	Pfizer	3 Aug 2026	not given	Quality problem or recall Quality 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.