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JP ATC J02AB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ketoconazole shortage in Japan
Is there a Ketoconazole shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 7 Ketoconazole products are reported short in Japan, the first since 28 Nov 2024. 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 | ケトコナゾールクリーム2%「JG」 limited | Nihon Generic | 28 Nov 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ケトコナゾールローション2%「JG」 limited | Nihon Generic | 28 Nov 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ケトコナゾールクリーム2%「MYK」 limited | MAE | 29 Nov 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ケトコナゾールローション2%「MYK」 limited | MAE | 29 Nov 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ニゾラールローション2% limited | 岩城製薬 | 2 Dec 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ケトコナゾールクリーム2%「NR」 limited | 東光薬品工業 | 3 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ニゾラールクリーム2% limited | 帝國製薬 | 25 Aug 2026 | 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.