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ATC N05CD02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Nitrazepam shortage in Japan

Is there a Nitrazepam shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Nitrazepam products are reported short in Japan, the first since 18 Feb 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ニトラゼパム錠5mg「TCK」Tatsumi Kagaku18 Feb 2026not givenOther
ニトラゼパム細粒1%「TCK」 limitedTatsumi Kagaku25 Jun 2026not givenManufacturing problem
ニトラゼパム錠10mg「TCK」Tatsumi Kagaku18 Sep 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.