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JP ATC C10AA08 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Pitavastatin shortage in Japan
Is there a Pitavastatin shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Pitavastatin products are reported short in Japan, the first since 5 Feb 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.
Also short in Spain. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ピタバスタチンカルシウムOD錠1mg「KOG」 | Kowa | 5 Feb 2024 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | リバロOD錠1mg | Kowa | 5 Feb 2024 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | ピタバスタチンCa錠4mg「アメル」 | Kyowa Pharmaceutical | 5 Jan 2026 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | ピタバスタチンCa錠2mg「アメル」 | Kyowa Pharmaceutical | 14 May 2026 | not given | Active 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.