JP ATC N02AB03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Fentanyl shortage in Japan
Is there a Fentanyl shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Fentanyl products are reported short in Japan, the first since 7 Mar 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | フェンタニルクエン酸塩1日用テープ0.5mg「テイコク」 | 帝國製薬 | 7 Mar 2024 | not given | Other |
| JP | ワンデュロパッチ0.84mg | Johnson & Johnson | 2 May 2025 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | ワンデュロパッチ1.7mg | Johnson & Johnson | 2 May 2025 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | ワンデュロパッチ3.4mg | Johnson & Johnson | 2 May 2025 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | ワンデュロパッチ5mg | Johnson & Johnson | 2 May 2025 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | ワンデュロパッチ6.7mg | Johnson & Johnson | 2 May 2025 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality 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.