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ATC B02AA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Tranexamic Acid shortage in Japan

Is there a Tranexamic Acid shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Tranexamic Acid products are reported short in Japan, the first since 17 Dec 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
トラネキサム酸注1000mg/10mL「日新」 limitedNissin Pharmaceutical17 Dec 2025not givenManufacturing problem
トラネキサム酸注250mg/5mL「日新」 limitedNissin Pharmaceutical17 Dec 2025not givenManufacturing problem
トランサミン錠500mg limitedDaiichi Sankyo15 May 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.