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ATC J01DD08 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Cefixime shortage in Japan

Is there a Cefixime shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Cefixime products are reported short in Japan, the first since 3 Jun 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Germany, Italy, Ireland, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
セフスパンカプセル100mgChoseido3 Jun 2025not givenManufacturing problem
セフスパンカプセル50mgChoseido3 Jun 2025not givenManufacturing 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.