JP ATC A02BC01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Omeprazole shortage in Japan

Is there an Omeprazole shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Omeprazole products are reported short in Japan, the first since 23 Apr 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
JP	オメプラゾール錠10mg「アメル」	Kyowa Pharmaceutical	23 Apr 2026	not given	Active ingredient shortage Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
JP	オメプラゾール錠20「SW」 limited	メディサ新薬	28 Aug 2026	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.