ATC N05CF04 · Benzodiazepine Related Drugs · updated 2 Nov 2026

Eszopiclone shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Eszopiclone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Is there an Eszopiclone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Eszopiclone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. The earliest expected return is 1 Jan 2027 (Japan).

Countries1/16

Products2packs or presentations

Companies10 listed

Short since2 Oct 202631 days ago

Earliest return1 Jan 2027company estimate

Main reasonOther

Timeline

Japan

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 countries

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group N05CF · Benzodiazepine Related Drugs

Affected products

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
JP	エスゾピクロン錠1mg「アメル」 limited	Kyowa Pharmaceutical	2 Oct 2026	1 Jan 2027	Other
JP	エスゾピクロン錠2mg「アメル」 limited	Kyowa Pharmaceutical	2 Oct 2026	1 Jan 2027	Other

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there an Eszopiclone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Eszopiclone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. The earliest expected return is 1 Jan 2027 (Japan).

When will Eszopiclone be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 1 Jan 2027 in Japan; Japan: 1 Jan 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Eszopiclone in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: other. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Eszopiclone shortages?

Kyowa Pharmaceutical.