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ATC V03AB33 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Hydroxocobalamin shortage in Japan

Is there a Hydroxocobalamin shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Hydroxocobalamin product is reported short in Japan, the first since 7 Mar 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
フレスミンS注射液1000μg limitedYoshindo7 Mar 2024not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply 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.