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ATC N01BB03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Mepivacaine shortage in Japan

Is there a Mepivacaine shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Mepivacaine products are reported short in Japan, the first since 21 Nov 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Germany. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
スキャンドネストカートリッジ3% limited日本歯科薬品21 Nov 2025not givenIncreased demand
0.5%カルボカイン注 limitedSandoz24 Jul 2026not givenIncreased demand
2%カルボカイン注 limitedSandoz24 Jul 2026not givenIncreased demand
1%カルボカイン注 limitedSandoz4 Sep 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.