JP ATC A02BC03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Lansoprazole shortage in Japan

Is there a Lansoprazole shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Lansoprazole products are reported short in Japan, the first since 9 Oct 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Czechia, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
JP	ランソプラゾールOD錠30mg「サワイ」	Sawai	9 Oct 2024	not given	Quality problem or recall Quality problem
JP	タケプロン静注用30mg limited	T's Pharma	8 Sep 2025	not given	Other
JP	ランソプラゾールカプセル30mg「サワイ」	Sawai	16 Dec 2025	not given	Quality problem or recall Quality problem
JP	ランソプラゾールOD錠15mg「サワイ」 limited	Sawai	9 Jul 2026	not given	Other
JP	ランソプラゾールカプセル15mg「サワイ」 limited	Sawai	16 Jul 2026	not given	Increased demand
JP	ランソプラゾールOD錠15mg「トーワ」 limited	Towa (Pensa)	22 Oct 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.