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ATC N06AX21 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Duloxetine shortage in Japan

Is there a Duloxetine shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Duloxetine products are reported short in Japan, the first since 6 Sep 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.

Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
デュロキセチンカプセル20mg「日医工G」Nichi-Iko6 Sep 2023not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
デュロキセチンカプセル30mg「日医工G」Nichi-Iko6 Sep 2023not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
デュロキセチンカプセル20mg「KMP」 limited共創未来ファーマ5 Oct 2026not givenOther

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.