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ATC A06AC08 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Polycarbophil Calcium shortage in Japan

Is there a Polycarbophil Calcium shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Polycarbophil Calcium products are reported short in Japan, the first since 27 Mar 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

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

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ポリフル細粒83.3% limitedViatris27 Mar 2026not givenManufacturing problem
ポリフル錠500mg limitedViatris27 Mar 2026not givenManufacturing 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.