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ATC B05XA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sodium Bicarbonate shortage in Japan

Is there a Sodium Bicarbonate shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 7 Sodium Bicarbonate products are reported short in Japan, the first since 26 Jun 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada, Spain. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
炭酸水素ナトリウム「フソー」 limitedFuso Pharmaceutical26 Jun 2026not givenIncreased demand
炭酸水素ナトリウム「VTRS」原末 limitedViatris2 Jul 2026not givenManufacturing problem
炭酸水素ナトリウム「ニッコー」 limited日興製薬28 Jul 2026not givenIncreased demand
炭酸水素ナトリウム「ケンエー」 limited健栄製薬7 Aug 2026not givenIncreased demand
炭酸水素ナトリウム シオエ limitedシオエ製薬31 Aug 2026not givenIncreased demand
炭酸水素ナトリウム静注7%PL「イセイ」コーアイセイ4 Sep 2026not givenOther
重ソー静注7%「NS」 limitedNissin Pharmaceutical9 Oct 2026not givenManufacturing 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.