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ATC D08AX08 · Other Antiseptics and Disinfectants · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ethanol shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Ethanol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 4 products from 2 companies.
Is there an Ethanol shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ethanol 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 countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group D08AX · Other Antiseptics and DisinfectantsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | エタノール(兼一) | 兼一薬品工業 | 15 Jan 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ネオ兼一消アルA | 兼一薬品工業 | 15 Jan 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | 消毒用エタノールα「カネイチ」 | 兼一薬品工業 | 15 Jan 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | 消毒用エタノール綿「ヨシダ」4×8 | 吉田製薬 | 30 Apr 2025 | not given | Other |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there an Ethanol shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ethanol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
When will Ethanol be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Ethanol in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Ethanol shortages?
兼一薬品工業, 吉田製薬.