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JP ATC S01BC03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Diclofenac shortage in Japan
Is there a Diclofenac shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 7 Diclofenac products are reported short in Japan, the first since 8 Jun 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.
Also short in Canada, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ジクトルテープ75mg limited | Hisamitsu | 8 Jun 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | ジクロフェナクNa錠25mg「TCK」 limited | Tatsumi Kagaku | 25 Jun 2026 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | ジクロフェナクナトリウムテープ15mg「三和」 | 三和化学研究所 | 21 Jul 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ジクロフェナクナトリウムテープ30mg「三和」 | 三和化学研究所 | 22 Jul 2026 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | ジクロフェナクNaテープ15mg「ラクール」 limited | 三友薬品 | 21 Aug 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ジクロフェナクNaテープ30mg「ラクール」 limited | 三友薬品 | 21 Aug 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ナボールテープL30mg limited | Hisamitsu | 9 Oct 2026 | not given | Other |
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.