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ATC N05BA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Chlordiazepoxide shortage in Japan

Is there a Chlordiazepoxide shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Chlordiazepoxide products are reported short in Japan, the first since 4 Aug 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

Also short in Canada, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
クロルジアゼポキシド散1%「ツルハラ」Tsuruhara4 Aug 2026not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
クロルジアゼポキシド錠10mg「ツルハラ」Tsuruhara4 Aug 2026not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
クロルジアゼポキシド錠5mg「ツルハラ」Tsuruhara4 Aug 2026not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply 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.