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ATC A16AX11 · Various Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Products · updated 2 Nov 2026
Sodium Benzoate shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Sodium Benzoate has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 1 product from 1 company.
Is there a Sodium Benzoate shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Sodium Benzoate 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 countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group A16AX · Various Alimentary Tract and Metabolism ProductsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 安息香酸ナトリウム | 小堺製薬 | 14 Oct 2026 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Sodium Benzoate shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Sodium Benzoate 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 Sodium Benzoate be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Sodium Benzoate in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: quality problem or recall. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Sodium Benzoate shortages?
小堺製薬.