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JP ATC C01BC04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Flecainide shortage in Japan
Is there a Flecainide shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 8 Flecainide products are reported short in Japan, the first since 26 Jun 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Belgium, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | フレカイニド酢酸塩錠100mg「KO」 limited | 寿製薬 | 26 Jun 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | フレカイニド酢酸塩錠50mg「KO」 limited | 寿製薬 | 26 Jun 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | タンボコール細粒10% limited | Eisai | 1 Aug 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | タンボコール錠100mg limited | Eisai | 1 Aug 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | タンボコール錠50mg limited | Eisai | 1 Aug 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | フレカイニド酢酸塩錠50mg「VTRS」 limited | Viatris | 14 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | タンボコール静注50mg limited | Eisai | 4 Nov 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | フレカイニド酢酸塩錠100mg「VTRS」 limited | Viatris | 26 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing 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.