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JP ATC C10AA07 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Rosuvastatin shortage in Japan
Is there a Rosuvastatin shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 12 Rosuvastatin products are reported short in Japan, the first since 29 Oct 2024. The company estimate for the return is 1 Jan 2027. Main reason: other.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ロスバスタチンOD錠2.5mg「DSEP」 limited | Daiichi Sankyo | 29 Oct 2024 | not given | Other |
| JP | ロスバスタチンOD錠5mg「DSEP」 limited | Daiichi Sankyo | 29 Oct 2024 | not given | Other |
| JP | ロスバスタチンOD錠5mg「サワイ」 limited | Sawai | 9 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ロスバスタチン錠2.5mg「TCK」 limited | Tatsumi Kagaku | 25 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ロスバスタチン錠5mg「TCK」 limited | Tatsumi Kagaku | 25 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ロスバスタチンOD錠2.5mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 7 Aug 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | ロスバスタチンOD錠5mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 7 Aug 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | ロスバスタチン錠2.5mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 7 Aug 2026 | not given | Other |
| JP | ロスバスタチン錠5mg「KMP」 limited | 共創未来ファーマ | 15 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ロスバスタチン錠5mg「サワイ」 limited | Sawai | 25 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | ロスバスタチンOD錠2.5mg「サワイ」 limited | Sawai | 28 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | ロスバスタチン錠5mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 26 Oct 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | Other |
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.