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ATC L01AD06 · Nitrosoureas · updated 2 Nov 2026

Nimustine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Nimustine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Is there a Nimustine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Nimustine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since9 Jan 202522 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand

Timeline

Japan
20262027ニドラン注射用25mgニドラン注射用25mgニドラン注射用50mgニドラン注射用50mgtoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Alfresa Pharma2

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group L01AD · Nitrosoureas
Carmustine3/16Nimustine1/16Ranimustine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ニドラン注射用25mg limitedAlfresa Pharma9 Jan 2025not givenIncreased demand
ニドラン注射用50mg limitedAlfresa Pharma9 Jan 2025not givenIncreased demand

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Nimustine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Nimustine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

When will Nimustine be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Nimustine in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: increased demand. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Nimustine shortages?

Alfresa Pharma.