JP ATC J01DD15 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Cefdinir shortage in Japan
Is there a Cefdinir shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Cefdinir products are reported short in Japan, the first since 27 May 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | セフジニルカプセル50mg「日医工」 | Nichi-Iko | 27 May 2024 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | セフジニル錠50mg「サワイ」 | Sawai | 4 Sep 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | セフジニルカプセル100mg「JG」 | Choseido | 4 Mar 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | セフジニルカプセル50mg「JG」 | Choseido | 4 Mar 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | セフジニル細粒小児用10%「SW」 | Sawai | 25 Aug 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | セフジニル細粒小児用10%「JG」 | Choseido | 2 Sep 2025 | not given | Manufacturing 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.