JP ATC S01XA14 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Heparin shortage in Japan
Is there a Heparin shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 9 Heparin products are reported short in Japan, the first since 10 Nov 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ヘパフィルド透析用150単位/mLシリンジ20mL limited | Otsuka | 10 Nov 2023 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ヘパフィルド透析用200単位/mLシリンジ20mL limited | Otsuka | 10 Nov 2023 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ヘパフィルド透析用250単位/mLシリンジ20mL limited | Otsuka | 10 Nov 2023 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ヘパリンNa透析用150単位/mLシリンジ20mL「フソー」 limited | Fuso Pharmaceutical | 29 Feb 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ヘパリンNa透析用200単位/mLシリンジ20mL「フソー」 limited | Fuso Pharmaceutical | 29 Feb 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ヘパリンNa透析用250単位/mLシリンジ20mL「フソー」 limited | Fuso Pharmaceutical | 29 Feb 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ヘパリンNa透析用350単位/mLシリンジ20mL「フソー」 limited | Fuso Pharmaceutical | 29 Feb 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ヘパリンNa透析用250単位/mLシリンジ12mL「ニプロ」 limited | Nipro | 25 Mar 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ヘパリンNa透析用250単位/mLシリンジ16mL「ニプロ」 limited | Nipro | 25 Mar 2025 | 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.