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ATC M03BX09 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Eperisone shortage in Japan

Is there an Eperisone shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Eperisone products are reported short in Japan, the first since 12 Feb 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
エペリゾン塩酸塩錠50mg「日新」 limitedNissin Pharmaceutical12 Feb 2025not givenIncreased demand
エペリゾン塩酸塩錠50mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)10 Dec 2025not givenIncreased demand
エペリゾン塩酸塩錠50mg「TCK」 limitedTatsumi Kagaku18 Sep 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.