Lapatinib shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Lapatinib has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Lapatinib shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Lapatinib is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16

Products1packs or presentations

Companies11 listed

Short since15 Sep 202648 days ago

Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate

Main reasonQuality problem or recall

Japan

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

products short, all countries

Listed: Novartis NOVN · SIX Swiss

ATC group L01XE · Protein Kinase Inhibitors

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
JP	タイケルブ錠250mg limited	Novartis	15 Sep 2026	not given	Quality problem or recall Quality problem

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Is there a Lapatinib shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Lapatinib is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

When will Lapatinib be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Lapatinib in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: quality problem or recall. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Lapatinib shortages?

Novartis.