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ATC V08CA09 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Gadobutrol shortage in Japan

Is there a Gadobutrol shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Gadobutrol product is reported short in Japan, the first since 23 Jul 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.

Also short in United States, Italy, Belgium, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ガドビスト静注1.0mol/Lシリンジ5mL limitedBayer23 Jul 2026not givenQuality 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.