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ATC H01CB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Octreotide shortage in Japan

Is there an Octreotide shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Octreotide products are reported short in Japan, the first since 1 Sep 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Austria, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
オクトレオチド皮下注100μg「あすか」 limitedあすか製薬1 Sep 2026not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
オクトレオチド皮下注50μg「あすか」 limitedあすか製薬1 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.