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ATC S03AA07 · Antiinfectives · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ciprofloxacin shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Ciprofloxacin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 4 products from 2 companies.
Is there a Ciprofloxacin shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ciprofloxacin 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 S03AA · AntiinfectivesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | シプロフロキサシン点滴静注液200mg「NP」 limited | Nipro | 1 Oct 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | シプロフロキサシン点滴静注液400mg「ニプロ」 limited | Nipro | 1 Oct 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | シプロキサン注200mg | Bayer | 30 Jan 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | シプロキサン注400mg | Bayer | 30 Jan 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Ciprofloxacin shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ciprofloxacin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
When will Ciprofloxacin be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Ciprofloxacin in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: increased demand. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Ciprofloxacin shortages?
Nipro, Bayer.