JP ATC V08AB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Iohexol shortage in Japan
Is there an Iohexol shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 14 Iohexol products are reported short in Japan, the first since 3 Apr 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | イオヘキソール240注シリンジ100mL「F」 | Fuji Pharma | 3 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | イオヘキソール300注シリンジ100mL「F」 | Fuji Pharma | 3 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | イオヘキソール300注シリンジ110mL「F」 | Fuji Pharma | 3 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | イオヘキソール300注シリンジ125mL「F」 | Fuji Pharma | 3 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | イオヘキソール300注シリンジ150mL「F」 | Fuji Pharma | 3 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | イオヘキソール300注シリンジ50mL「F」 | Fuji Pharma | 3 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | イオヘキソール300注シリンジ80mL「F」 | Fuji Pharma | 3 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | イオヘキソール350注シリンジ100mL「F」 | Fuji Pharma | 3 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | イオヘキソール350注シリンジ70mL「F」 | Fuji Pharma | 3 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | オムニパーク300注シリンジ50mL | GEヘルスケアファーマ | 20 Oct 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | オムニパーク300注10mL | GEヘルスケアファーマ | 21 Oct 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | オムニパーク300注20mL | GEヘルスケアファーマ | 21 Oct 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | オムニパーク300注シリンジ110mL | GEヘルスケアファーマ | 21 Oct 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | オムニパーク350注20mL | GEヘルスケアファーマ | 21 Oct 2026 | not given | Other |
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.