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JP ATC N05AX08 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Risperidone shortage in Japan
Is there a Risperidone shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Risperidone products are reported short in Japan, the first since 10 Nov 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | リスペリドンOD錠3mg「サワイ」 | Sawai | 10 Nov 2025 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | リスペリドンOD錠0.5mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 6 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | リスペリドンOD錠1mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 6 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | リスペリドンOD錠3mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 7 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | リスペリドンOD錠2mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 22 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
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.