Information on drug supply suspension and shipment restrictions to be published on the website as needed Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. The information will be used by medical institutions and pharmacies to take measures such as securing alternative medicines.
According to a survey by the Japan Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, as of the end of January this year, of the 17,905 pharmaceutical products, 25.9% had undergone "limited shipments" or "supply suspension" The supply of medicines is unstable, and it continues to be difficult to obtain necessary medicines.