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ATC N05CD02 · Benzodiazepine Derivatives · updated 2 Nov 2026
Nitrazepam shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Nitrazepam has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 3 products from 1 company.
Is there a Nitrazepam shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Nitrazepam is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
Timeline
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 countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group N05CD · Benzodiazepine DerivativesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ニトラゼパム錠5mg「TCK」 | Tatsumi Kagaku | 18 Feb 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | ニトラゼパム細粒1%「TCK」 limited | Tatsumi Kagaku | 25 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ニトラゼパム錠10mg「TCK」 | Tatsumi Kagaku | 18 Sep 2026 | not given | Active ingredient shortage Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Nitrazepam shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Nitrazepam is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
When will Nitrazepam be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Nitrazepam in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: other. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Nitrazepam shortages?
Tatsumi Kagaku.