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ATC H02AB04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Methylprednisolone shortage in Japan

Is there a Methylprednisolone shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Methylprednisolone products are reported short in Japan, the first since 12 Jun 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
デポ・メドロール水懸注20mg limitedPfizer12 Jun 2025not givenIncreased demand
デポ・メドロール水懸注40mg limitedPfizer12 Jun 2025not 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.