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ATC S03AA07 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ciprofloxacin shortage in Japan

Is there a Ciprofloxacin shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Ciprofloxacin products are reported short in Japan, the first since 1 Oct 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
シプロフロキサシン点滴静注液200mg「NP」 limitedNipro1 Oct 2025not givenIncreased demand
シプロフロキサシン点滴静注液400mg「ニプロ」 limitedNipro1 Oct 2025not givenIncreased demand
シプロキサン注200mgBayer30 Jan 2026not givenManufacturing problem
シプロキサン注400mgBayer30 Jan 2026not 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.