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ATC N06AB06 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sertraline shortage in Japan

Is there a Sertraline shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 9 Sertraline products are reported short in Japan, the first since 11 Dec 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ジェイゾロフトOD錠100mgViatris11 Dec 2025not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
ジェイゾロフトOD錠25mgViatris11 Dec 2025not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
ジェイゾロフトOD錠50mgViatris11 Dec 2025not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
セルトラリン錠25mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)2 Apr 2026not givenManufacturing problem
セルトラリンOD錠25mg「アメル」 limitedKyowa Pharmaceutical8 Oct 2026not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
セルトラリンOD錠50mg「アメル」 limitedKyowa Pharmaceutical8 Oct 2026not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
セルトラリン錠100mg「JG」 limitedNihon Generic14 Oct 2026not givenOther
セルトラリン錠25mg「JG」 limitedNihon Generic14 Oct 2026not givenOther
セルトラリン錠50mg「JG」 limitedNihon Generic14 Oct 2026not givenOther

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.