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ATC S01LA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Verteporfin shortage in Japan

Is there a Verteporfin shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Verteporfin product is reported short in Japan, the first since 2 Sep 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.

Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ビスダイン静注用15mg limitedチェプラファーム2 Sep 2025not 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.