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ATC J01MA22 · Fluoroquinolones · updated 2 Nov 2026
tosufloxacin shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, tosufloxacin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 2 products from 1 company.
Is there a tosufloxacin shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, tosufloxacin 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: Sawai 4887 · Tokyo
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group J01MA · FluoroquinolonesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | トスフロキサシントシル酸塩錠150mg「サワイ」 limited | Sawai | 16 Jul 2026 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | トスフロキサシントシル酸塩錠75mg「サワイ」 limited | Sawai | 21 Jul 2026 | not given | Other |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a tosufloxacin shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, tosufloxacin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
When will tosufloxacin be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is tosufloxacin in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: quality problem or recall. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have tosufloxacin shortages?
Sawai.