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ATC N06AA21 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Maprotiline shortage in Japan

Is there a Maprotiline shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Maprotiline products are reported short in Japan, the first since 1 Jun 2026. The company estimate for the return is 1 Feb 2027. Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

Also short in France. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
マプロチリン塩酸塩錠10mg「アメル」Kyowa Pharmaceutical1 Jun 20261 Feb 2027Active ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
マプロチリン塩酸塩錠25mg「アメル」Kyowa Pharmaceutical1 Jun 20261 Feb 2027Active ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
ルジオミール錠10mg limitedSun Pharma2 Jun 2026not givenIncreased demand
ルジオミール錠25mg limitedSun Pharma2 Jun 2026not givenIncreased 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.