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ATC J01AA08 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Minocycline shortage in Japan

Is there a Minocycline shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Minocycline products are reported short in Japan, the first since 10 Apr 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada, Germany. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ミノサイクリン塩酸塩錠100mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai10 Apr 2026not givenIncreased demand
ミノサイクリン塩酸塩錠50mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai31 Aug 2026not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem

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.