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ATC J01CR04 · Combinations of Penicillins, Incl. Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sultamicillin shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Sultamicillin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Is there a Sultamicillin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Sultamicillin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since31 May 20233.4 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapan2 products shortNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Japan
202420252026ユナシン細粒小児用10%ユナシン細粒小児用10%ユナシン錠375mgユナシン錠375mgtoday

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 countries
Pfizer2 PFE

Listed: Pfizer PFE · NYSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group J01CR · Combinations of Penicillins, Incl. Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors
Piperacillin and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor8/16Amoxicillin and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor7/16Ampicillin and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor1/16Sultamicillin1/16Ticarcillin and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ユナシン細粒小児用10% limitedPfizer31 May 2023not givenIncreased demand
ユナシン錠375mg limitedPfizer15 Jun 2023not givenOther

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Sultamicillin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Sultamicillin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

When will Sultamicillin be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Sultamicillin in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: increased demand. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Sultamicillin shortages?

Pfizer.