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JP ATC S03BA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Betamethasone shortage in Japan
Is there a Betamethasone shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 11 Betamethasone products are reported short in Japan, the first since 11 Mar 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | リンデロン点眼・点耳・点鼻液0.1% limited | Shionogi | 11 Mar 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | リンデロン点眼液0.01% limited | Shionogi | 11 Mar 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | リンデロン注100mg(2%) limited | Shionogi | 16 Oct 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | リンデロン注20mg(0.4%) limited | Shionogi | 16 Oct 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | リンデロン注20mg(2%) limited | Shionogi | 16 Oct 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | リンデロン注2mg(0.4%) limited | Shionogi | 4 Nov 2025 | not given | Other |
| JP | リンデロン注4mg(0.4%) limited | Shionogi | 4 Nov 2025 | not given | Other |
| JP | ベタメタゾン錠0.5mg「サワイ」 limited | Sawai | 27 Apr 2026 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | リノロサール注射液4mg(0.4%) limited | わかもと製薬 | 10 Aug 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | リノロサール注射液20mg(0.4%) limited | わかもと製薬 | 9 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | リノロサール注射液2mg(0.4%) limited | わかもと製薬 | 13 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
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.