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ATC A03FA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Metoclopramide shortage in Japan

Is there a Metoclopramide shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Metoclopramide products are reported short in Japan, the first since 11 Sep 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.

Also short in Spain, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
プリンペラン注射液10mg limitedNichi-Iko11 Sep 2025not givenIncreased demand
メトクロプラミド錠5mg「タカタ」Takata Pharmaceutical26 Sep 2025not givenOther
メトクロプラミド錠5mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)1 Oct 2025not givenManufacturing problem
塩酸メトクロプラミド注射液10mg「タカタ」Takata Pharmaceutical9 Dec 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.