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ATC R02AX02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ibuprofen shortage in Japan

Is there an Ibuprofen shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Ibuprofen product is reported short in Japan, the first since 11 Jan 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

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

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
イブプロフェン錠200mg「TCK」 limitedTatsumi Kagaku11 Jan 2024not givenManufacturing 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.