ATC D01AE23 · Other Antifungals for Topical Use · updated 2 Nov 2026

Butenafine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Butenafine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 3 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Butenafine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Butenafine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16

Products3packs or presentations

Companies22 listed

Short since16 Jun 20265 months ago

Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate

Main reasonIncreased demand

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.

products short, all countries

Listed: Hisamitsu 4530 · Tokyo, Kaken 4521 · Tokyo

ATC group D01AE · Other Antifungals for Topical Use

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
JP	ボレークリーム1% limited	Hisamitsu	16 Jun 2026	not given	Increased demand
JP	ボレー外用液1% limited	Hisamitsu	16 Jun 2026	not given	Increased demand
JP	メンタックスクリーム1% limited	Kaken	9 Jul 2026	not given	Increased demand

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Is there a Butenafine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Butenafine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

When will Butenafine be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Butenafine in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: increased demand. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Butenafine shortages?

Hisamitsu, Kaken.