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ATC J01DC04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Cefaclor shortage in Japan

Is there a Cefaclor shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 10 Cefaclor products are reported short in Japan, the first since 12 May 2023. The company estimate for the return is 1 Mar 2027. Main reason: regulatory or licensing.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
セファクロル細粒10%「日医工」Nichi-Iko12 May 2023not givenRegulatory or licensing
Regulatory action
L-ケフラール顆粒 limitedKyowa Pharmaceutical7 Feb 2024not givenIncreased demand
セファクロルカプセル250mg「SW」Sawai4 Oct 2024not givenManufacturing problem
セファクロルカプセル250mg「JG」Choseido16 Oct 2024not givenManufacturing problem
セファクロルカプセル250mg「SN」シオノケミカル9 Jan 2025not givenManufacturing problem
セファクロルカプセル250mg「TCK」Tatsumi Kagaku2 Sep 2025not givenRegulatory or licensing
Regulatory action
ケフラール細粒小児用100mgKyowa Pharmaceutical1 Oct 20251 Mar 2027Other
セファクロル細粒小児用10%「SW」Sawai10 Jun 2026not givenRegulatory or licensing
Regulatory action
セファクロル細粒20%「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko30 Jun 2026not givenIncreased demand
セファクロル細粒小児用10%「JG」 limitedChoseido29 Oct 2026not givenIncreased 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.