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ATC S01XA26 · Other Ophthalmologicals · updated 2 Nov 2026
Riboflavin shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Riboflavin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 4 products from 2 companies.
Is there a Riboflavin shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Riboflavin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Japan.
Timeline
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 countriesListed: Fuso Pharmaceutical 4538 · Tokyo
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group S01XA · Other OphthalmologicalsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ビスラーゼ注射液10mg limited | トーアエイヨー | 28 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ビスラーゼ注射液20mg limited | トーアエイヨー | 28 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ホスフラン注-10mg limited | Fuso Pharmaceutical | 28 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ホスフラン注-20mg limited | Fuso Pharmaceutical | 28 Oct 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Riboflavin shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Riboflavin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date. New since 3 Oct 2026: Japan.
When will Riboflavin be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Riboflavin in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Riboflavin shortages?
トーアエイヨー, Fuso Pharmaceutical.