ATC S03BA02 · Corticosteroids · updated 2 Nov 2026

Prednisolone shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Prednisolone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Prednisolone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Prednisolone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16

Products1packs or presentations

Companies11 listed

Short since18 Jun 20242.4 years ago

Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate

Main reasonOther

Japan

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

products short, all countries

Listed: Shionogi 4507 · Tokyo

ATC group S03BA · Corticosteroids

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
JP	プレドニン眼軟膏 limited	Shionogi	18 Jun 2024	not given	Other

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Is there a Prednisolone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Prednisolone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

When will Prednisolone be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Prednisolone in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: other. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Prednisolone shortages?

Shionogi.