ATC V03AB32 · Antidotes · updated 2 Nov 2026
Glutathione shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Glutathione has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 5 products from 2 companies.
Is there a Glutathione shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Glutathione is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Japan.
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 countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group V03AB · AntidotesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | タチオン錠50mg limited | Choseido | 5 Nov 2024 | not given | Other |
| JP | タチオン注射用200mg limited | Choseido | 5 Nov 2025 | not given | Other |
| JP | タチオン注射用100mg limited | Choseido | 13 Apr 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | タチオン錠100mg limited | Choseido | 13 Apr 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | グルタチオン注射用200mg「NIG」 limited | Nichi-Iko | 23 Oct 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 Glutathione shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Glutathione is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Japan.
When will Glutathione be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Glutathione in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: other. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Glutathione shortages?
Choseido, Nichi-Iko.