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ATC S03AA06 · Antiinfectives · updated 2 Nov 2026
Gentamicin shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Gentamicin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 3 products from 3 companies.
Is there a Gentamicin shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Gentamicin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
Timeline
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Which companies are short
products short, all countriesListed: Fuji Pharma 4554 · Tokyo
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group S03AA · AntiinfectivesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ゲンタシン軟膏0.1% limited | Takata Pharmaceutical | 18 May 2026 | not given | Active ingredient shortage Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem |
| JP | ゲンタマイシン硫酸塩軟膏0.1%「F」 limited | Fuji Pharma | 28 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ゲンタマイシン硫酸塩軟膏0.1%「イワキ」 limited | 岩城製薬 | 29 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Gentamicin shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Gentamicin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
When will Gentamicin be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Gentamicin in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: increased demand. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Gentamicin shortages?
Takata Pharmaceutical, Fuji Pharma, 岩城製薬.