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ATC N05AL02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sultopride shortage in Japan

Is there a Sultopride shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Sultopride products are reported short in Japan, the first since 7 Feb 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: quality problem or recall.

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

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
バルネチール錠200Kyowa Pharmaceutical7 Feb 2024not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
バルネチール細粒50% limitedKyowa Pharmaceutical3 Feb 2026not givenOther
バルネチール錠100Kyowa Pharmaceutical3 Feb 2026not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
バルネチール錠50 limitedKyowa Pharmaceutical3 Feb 2026not 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.