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JP ATC C08CA05 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Nifedipine shortage in Japan
Is there a Nifedipine shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Nifedipine product is reported short in Japan, the first since 3 Apr 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.
Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Norway. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ニフェジピンL錠10mg「トーワ」 | Towa (Pensa) | 3 Apr 2023 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality 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.