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ATC L01CB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Etoposide shortage in Japan

Is there an Etoposide shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Etoposide products are reported short in Japan, the first since 4 Mar 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
エトポシド点滴静注液100mg「SN」 limitedシオノケミカル4 Mar 2025not givenIncreased demand
エトポシド点滴静注100mg「NIG」 limitedNichi-Iko16 May 2025not givenIncreased demand

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.