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ATC J01DD02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ceftazidime shortage in Japan

Is there a Ceftazidime shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Ceftazidime products are reported short in Japan, the first since 11 Mar 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Italy, Spain, Belgium. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
セフタジジム静注用0.5g「サワイ」Sawai11 Mar 2024not givenManufacturing problem
セフタジジム静注用1g「サワイ」Sawai4 Oct 2024not 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.