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JP ATC L04AB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Etanercept shortage in Japan
Is there an Etanercept shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Etanercept products are reported short in Japan, the first since 12 May 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | エタネルセプトBS皮下注10mgシリンジ1.0mL「日医工」 | Nichi-Iko | 12 May 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | エタネルセプトBS皮下注25mgシリンジ0.5mL「日医工」 limited | Nichi-Iko | 25 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | エタネルセプトBS皮下注50mgペン1.0mL「日医工」 limited | Nichi-Iko | 25 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing 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.