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ATC J01DD04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ceftriaxone shortage in Japan

Is there a Ceftriaxone shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Ceftriaxone product is reported short in Japan, the first since 8 Jan 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.

Also short in Italy, Spain, Belgium, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
セフトリアキソンNa静注用1g「サワイ」Sawai8 Jan 2025not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality 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.