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ATC N06BA04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Methylphenidate shortage in Japan

Is there a Methylphenidate shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Methylphenidate products are reported short in Japan, the first since 19 Sep 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.

Also short in United States, Canada, France, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
コンサータ錠18mg limitedJohnson & Johnson19 Sep 2025not givenOther
コンサータ錠27mg limitedJohnson & Johnson19 Sep 2025not givenOther
コンサータ錠36mg limitedJohnson & Johnson19 Sep 2025not givenOther

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.