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ATC J01DC09 · Second-Generation Cephalosporins · updated 2 Nov 2026
Cefmetazole shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Cefmetazole has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 5 products from 1 company.
Is there a Cefmetazole shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cefmetazole is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
Timeline
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.
Which companies are short
products short, all countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group J01DC · Second-Generation CephalosporinsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | セフメタゾン静注用1g limited | Alfresa Pharma | 4 Sep 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | セフメタゾン筋注用0.5g limited | Alfresa Pharma | 3 Oct 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | セフメタゾン静注用0.25g limited | Alfresa Pharma | 3 Oct 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | セフメタゾン静注用0.5g limited | Alfresa Pharma | 3 Oct 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | セフメタゾン静注用2g limited | Alfresa Pharma | 3 Oct 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Cefmetazole shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cefmetazole is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
When will Cefmetazole be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Cefmetazole in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: increased demand. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Cefmetazole shortages?
Alfresa Pharma.