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ATC D08AX05 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Isopropanol shortage in Japan

Is there an Isopropanol shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Isopropanol products are reported short in Japan, the first since 15 Jan 2025. 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
イソプロパノール(兼一)兼一薬品工業15 Jan 2025not givenManufacturing problem
イソプロパノール消毒液70%「カネイチ」兼一薬品工業15 Jan 2025not 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.