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ATC M03BX09 · Other Centrally Acting Agents · updated 2 Nov 2026
Eperisone shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Eperisone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 3 products from 3 companies.
Is there an Eperisone shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Eperisone 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 countriesListed: Towa (Pensa) 4553 · Tokyo
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group M03BX · Other Centrally Acting AgentsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | エペリゾン塩酸塩錠50mg「日新」 limited | Nissin Pharmaceutical | 12 Feb 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | エペリゾン塩酸塩錠50mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 10 Dec 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | エペリゾン塩酸塩錠50mg「TCK」 limited | Tatsumi Kagaku | 18 Sep 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 an Eperisone shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Eperisone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
When will Eperisone be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Eperisone in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: increased demand. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Eperisone shortages?
Nissin Pharmaceutical, Towa (Pensa), Tatsumi Kagaku.