Formoterol and Mometasone shortage in Japan

Is there a Formoterol and Mometasone shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Formoterol and Mometasone products are reported short in Japan, the first since 9 Apr 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
JP	モメタゾン点鼻液50μg「MYL」112噴霧用	東興薬品工業	9 Apr 2026	not given	Active ingredient shortage Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
JP	モメタゾン点鼻液50μg「MYL」56噴霧用	東興薬品工業	9 Apr 2026	not given	Active ingredient shortage Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
JP	フルメタローション limited	Shionogi	2 Sep 2026	not given	Increased demand
JP	モメタゾンフランカルボン酸エステルローション0.1%「イワキ」 limited	岩城製薬	25 Sep 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.