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ATC N02BF02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Pregabalin shortage in Japan

Is there a Pregabalin shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Pregabalin products are reported short in Japan, the first since 14 Feb 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
プレガバリンOD錠150mg「ニプロ」 limitedNipro14 Feb 2025not givenIncreased demand
プレガバリンOD錠25mg「ニプロ」 limitedNipro14 Feb 2025not givenIncreased demand
プレガバリンOD錠75mg「ニプロ」 limitedNipro14 Feb 2025not givenIncreased demand

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.