JP ATC J02AC01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Fluconazole shortage in Japan

Is there a Fluconazole shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Fluconazole products are reported short in Japan, the first since 9 May 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: regulatory or licensing.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
JP	フルコナゾールカプセル100mg「サンド」	Sandoz	9 May 2023	not given	Regulatory or licensing Regulatory action
JP	フルコナゾールカプセル50mg「サンド」	Sandoz	9 May 2023	not given	Regulatory or licensing Regulatory action
JP	フルコナゾールカプセル50mg「タカタ」 limited	Takata Pharmaceutical	22 Oct 2025	not given	Other

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.