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ATC A11HA03 · Other Plain Vitamin Preparations · updated 2 Nov 2026
Tocopherol (Vit E) shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Tocopherol (Vit E) has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 2 products from 2 companies.
Is there a Tocopherol (Vit E) shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Tocopherol (Vit E) is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
Timeline
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 countriesListed: Towa (Pensa) 4553 · Tokyo
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group A11HA · Other Plain Vitamin PreparationsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | トコフェロール酢酸エステル錠100mg「ツルハラ」 limited | Tsuruhara | 16 Apr 2025 | not given | Increased demand |
| JP | トコフェロール酢酸エステル錠50mg「トーワ」 limited | Towa (Pensa) | 1 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Tocopherol (Vit E) shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Tocopherol (Vit E) is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
When will Tocopherol (Vit E) be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Tocopherol (Vit E) in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: increased demand. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Tocopherol (Vit E) shortages?
Tsuruhara, Towa (Pensa).