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ATC A11HA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Tocopherol (Vit E) shortage in Japan

Is there a Tocopherol (Vit E) shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Tocopherol (Vit E) products are reported short in Japan, the first since 16 Apr 2025. 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
トコフェロール酢酸エステル錠100mg「ツルハラ」 limitedTsuruhara16 Apr 2025not givenIncreased demand
トコフェロール酢酸エステル錠50mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)1 Oct 2025not givenManufacturing problem

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.