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ATC D08AX08 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ethanol shortage in Japan

Is there an Ethanol shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Ethanol products are reported short in Japan, the first since 15 Jan 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
エタノール(兼一)兼一薬品工業15 Jan 2025not givenManufacturing problem
ネオ兼一消アルA兼一薬品工業15 Jan 2025not givenManufacturing problem
消毒用エタノールα「カネイチ」兼一薬品工業15 Jan 2025not givenManufacturing problem
消毒用エタノール綿「ヨシダ」4×8吉田製薬30 Apr 2025not givenOther

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.