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JP ATC A02BC04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Rabeprazole shortage in Japan
Is there a Rabeprazole shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 9 Rabeprazole products are reported short in Japan, the first since 16 Apr 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Austria, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ラベプラゾールNa錠10mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 16 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ラベプラゾールNa錠10mg「ニプロ」 limited | Nipro | 16 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ラベプラゾールNa錠10mg「杏林」 limited | キョーリンリメディオ | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | パリエット錠10mg limited | Eisai | 11 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | パリエット錠20mg limited | Eisai | 11 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ラベプラゾールNa錠10mg「NIG」 limited | Nichi-Iko | 14 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ラベプラゾールNa錠10mg「サワイ」 limited | Sawai | 26 Jun 2026 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | ラベプラゾールNa錠20mg「サワイ」 limited | Sawai | 26 Jun 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | ラベプラゾールNa塩錠10mg「明治」 limited | Meiji | 4 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased 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.