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JP ATC A02BA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Famotidine shortage in Japan
Is there a Famotidine shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 14 Famotidine products are reported short in Japan, the first since 8 Sep 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Ireland, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ファモチジン注射用10mg「テバ」 | T’sファーマ | 8 Sep 2025 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | ファモチジン注射用20mg「テバ」 | T’sファーマ | 1 Dec 2025 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | ファモチジン静注20mg「日新」 limited | Nissin Pharmaceutical | 9 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ファモチジン錠10mg「TCK」 | Tatsumi Kagaku | 15 Oct 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | ファモチジン静注液10mg「サワイ」 limited | Sawai | 20 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ファモチジン静注液20mg「サワイ」 limited | Sawai | 20 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ファモチジン静注液10mg「日医工」 limited | Nichi-Iko | 21 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ファモチジン静注液20mg「日医工」 limited | Nichi-Iko | 21 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ガスター注射液10mg limited | LTLファーマ | 23 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ガスター注射液20mg limited | LTLファーマ | 23 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ファモチジン静注10mg「杏林」 limited | キョーリンリメディオ | 26 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ファモチジン静注20mg「杏林」 limited | キョーリンリメディオ | 26 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ファモチジン注射液10mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 29 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ファモチジン注射液20mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 29 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased 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.