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ATC H02AB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Betamethasone shortage in Japan

Is there a Betamethasone shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Betamethasone product is reported short in Japan, the first since 4 Nov 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.

Also short in France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
リンデロン懸濁注 limitedShionogi4 Nov 2025not givenOther

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.