アスピリン
4 manufacturers: 山善 · ケンエー · ホエイ · ヨシダ
Aspirin
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Aspirin plays two roles in Japan. As a painkiller it is OTC in Bufferin A, but Japanese doctors rarely prescribe it for pain. As a daily low-dose antiplatelet (Bayaspirin 100 mg, and 81 mg combinations) it is prescription-only, so travelers on daily aspirin should bring their supply; there is no OTC low-dose product to buy locally.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription and OTC
- Over the counter
- Designated Class 2
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- Bayer Aspirin · Disprin
Over the counter
Pain-relief aspirin (330 mg, Bufferin A) is OTC. Low-dose 81–100 mg aspirin for heart protection is prescription-only in Japan; no OTC 'baby aspirin' exists.
Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
- Look for this on the package
- アスピリン（バファリン・バイアスピリン）
- Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
- Common product names
- バファリンAバイエルアスピリン
- Category printed on the package
- Designated Class 2
- Sold at any drugstore or pharmacy, and online. Ask staff if you are unsure; this category carries extra cautions.
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Prescription products in Japan
12 productsProducts on Japan's national drug price list. Prescription only: a clinic visit is needed, and pharmacies may substitute a generic with the same ingredient.
| Generic | 7 generic products |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 100mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥3.6 – ¥6.3 Official NHI drug price. Patients with Japanese insurance pay 10–30%; visitors without it pay the full price plus consultation fees. |
Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.
アスピリン原末
マルイシ
アスピリン腸溶錠100mg
5 manufacturers: JG · VTRS · ZE · トーワ · 日医工
All listed products (12) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| アスピリン(山善) | Oral · ¥4.9/g |
|---|---|
| アスピリン100mg腸溶錠 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| アスピリン「ケンエー」 | Oral · ¥4.4/g |
| アスピリン「ホエイ」 | Oral · ¥3.6/g |
| アスピリン「ヨシダ」 | Oral · ¥4.9/g |
| アスピリン原末「マルイシ」 | Oral · ¥4.9/g |
| アスピリン腸溶錠100mg「JG」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| アスピリン腸溶錠100mg「VTRS」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| アスピリン腸溶錠100mg「ZE」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| アスピリン腸溶錠100mg「トーワ」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| アスピリン腸溶錠100mg「日医工」 · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| バイアスピリン錠100mg · Generic | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
Bringing it into Japan
Up to a 1-month supply of prescription medicine, or 2 months of OTC medicine, without any paperwork. For more, apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (import confirmation) before travel.
Getting it prescribed in Japan
Any clinic can prescribe it after a consultation. Bring the original packaging or a medication list. Use the hospital finder to find clinics with English-speaking staff or an international patient office.
Names abroad
| US | Bayer Aspirin, Ecotrin |
|---|---|
| UK | Disprin, Nu-Seals |
| Korea | 아스피린 프로텍트 |
| China | 拜阿司匹灵 |
| Taiwan | 伯基 |
Sources
- Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp
This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.