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ATC J01CR04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sultamicillin shortage in Japan

Is there a Sultamicillin shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Sultamicillin products are reported short in Japan, the first since 31 May 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

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

Affected products in Japan

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

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.