JP ATC A10BA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Metformin shortage in Japan
Is there a Metformin shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 8 Metformin products are reported short in Japan, the first since 22 Sep 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | メトホルミン塩酸塩錠500mgMT「明治」 limited | Meiji | 22 Sep 2025 | not given | Other |
| JP | メトホルミン塩酸塩錠250mgMT「TCK」 limited | Tatsumi Kagaku | 5 Dec 2025 | not given | Other |
| JP | メトホルミン塩酸塩錠500mgMT「TCK」 limited | Tatsumi Kagaku | 5 Dec 2025 | not given | Other |
| JP | メトホルミン塩酸塩錠250mgMT「明治」 limited | Meiji | 15 Dec 2025 | not given | Other |
| JP | メトホルミン塩酸塩錠250mg「SN」 limited | シオノケミカル | 28 Apr 2026 | not given | Active ingredient shortage Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem |
| JP | メトホルミン塩酸塩錠250mgMT「日医工」 limited | Nichi-Iko | 12 Jun 2026 | not given | Active ingredient shortage Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem |
| JP | メトホルミン塩酸塩錠500mgMT「日医工」 | Nichi-Iko | 12 Jun 2026 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | メトホルミン塩酸塩錠500mgMT「JG」 limited | Nihon Generic | 25 Sep 2026 | not given | Other |
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.