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ATC A07EC01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sulfasalazine shortage in Japan

Is there a Sulfasalazine shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Sulfasalazine products are reported short in Japan, the first since 22 Jan 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
サラゾスルファピリジン腸溶錠500mg「CH」 limitedChoseido22 Jan 2025not givenOther
サラゾスルファピリジン腸溶錠250mg「CH」 limitedChoseido8 Apr 2025not 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.