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ATC A11HA02 · Other Plain Vitamin Preparations · updated 2 Nov 2026

Pyridoxine (Vit B6) shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Pyridoxine (Vit B6) has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Pyridoxine (Vit B6) shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Pyridoxine (Vit B6) 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 since12 Sep 202514 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand

Timeline

Japan
2026ビーシックス注「フソー」-10mgビーシックス注「フソー」-10mgtoday

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.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Fuso Pharmaceutical1 4538

Listed: Fuso Pharmaceutical 4538 · Tokyo

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group A11HA · Other Plain Vitamin Preparations
Pyridoxine (Vit B6)1/16Tocopherol (Vit E)1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ビーシックス注「フソー」-10mg limitedFuso Pharmaceutical12 Sep 2025not givenIncreased demand

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

Questions

Is there a Pyridoxine (Vit B6) shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Pyridoxine (Vit B6) is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

When will Pyridoxine (Vit B6) be back in stock?

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

Why is Pyridoxine (Vit B6) in short supply?

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

Which companies have Pyridoxine (Vit B6) shortages?

Fuso Pharmaceutical.