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JP ATC B05XA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Potassium Chloride shortage in Japan
Is there a Potassium Chloride shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Potassium Chloride products are reported short in Japan, the first since 8 Mar 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Belgium, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | KCL注10mEqキット「テルモ」 limited | Terumo | 8 Mar 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | 塩化カリウム徐放錠600mg「St」 limited | 佐藤薬品工業 | 3 Oct 2024 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | K.C.L.エリキシル(10W/V%) limited | Maruishi | 27 Oct 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.