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ATC G04CB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Finasteride shortage in Japan

Is there a Finasteride shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Finasteride product is reported short in Japan, the first since 1 Oct 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

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

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
フィナステリド錠1mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)1 Oct 2025not givenManufacturing 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.