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ATC B01AD04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Urokinase shortage in Japan

Is there a Urokinase shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Urokinase products are reported short in Japan, the first since 1 Mar 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: active ingredient shortage.

Also short in France, Belgium. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ウロナーゼ冠動注用12万単位Mochida1 Mar 2024not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
ウロナーゼ静注用6万単位 limitedMochida1 Mar 2024not givenActive ingredient shortage
Raw material (active ingredient) supply 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.