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ATC N02AJ13 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Tramadol and Paracetamol shortage in Japan

Is there a Tramadol and Paracetamol shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 7 Tramadol and Paracetamol products are reported short in Japan, the first since 10 Feb 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada, Ireland, Switzerland, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
トアラセット配合錠「DSEP」 limitedDaiichi Sankyo10 Feb 2025not givenOther
トアラセット配合錠「NIG」 limitedNichi-Iko27 Jun 2025not givenIncreased demand
トアラセット配合錠「サワイ」 limitedSawai17 Feb 2026not givenIncreased demand
トアラセット配合錠「オーハラ」 limitedOhara Pharmaceutical1 Oct 2026not givenManufacturing problem
トアラセット配合錠「KMP」 limited共創未来ファーマ13 Oct 2026not givenIncreased demand
トアラセット配合錠「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)22 Oct 2026not givenManufacturing problem
トアラセット配合錠「杏林」 limitedキョーリンリメディオ29 Oct 2026not givenIncreased demand

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.