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JP ATC L01XA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Carboplatin shortage in Japan
Is there a Carboplatin shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Carboplatin products are reported short in Japan, the first since 7 May 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.
Also short in United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | カルボプラチン点滴静注液150mg「SW」 | Sawai | 7 May 2024 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | カルボプラチン点滴静注液450mg「SW」 | Sawai | 7 May 2024 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | カルボプラチン点滴静注液50mg「SW」 | Sawai | 7 May 2024 | 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.