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ATC B05AA06 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Gelatin Agents shortage in Japan

Is there a Gelatin Agents shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Gelatin Agents products are reported short in Japan, the first since 21 Jun 2022. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.

Also short in Italy. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ゼルフォームPfizer21 Jun 2022not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
ゼルフォームPfizer21 Jun 2022not 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.