ボトックス注用50単位
Botox (botulinum toxin)
Botulinum toxin type A
Botox Vista is the only botulinum toxin approved for cosmetic use in Japan, though many clinics also use imported Korean products (Nabota, Meditoxin) at their own discretion. Prices are typically ¥30,000–60,000 for the glabella with the approved product. Choose a clinic that states which product it uses.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription only
- Over the counter
- Not sold OTC
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- Botox
Over the counter
Administered only by doctors. Cosmetic use (glabellar and crow's-feet lines) is approved but paid in full; medical uses such as blepharospasm are insured.
Prescription products in Japan
2 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.
| Dosage forms | Injection |
|---|
Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.
ボトックス注用100単位
All listed products (2) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ボトックス注用100単位 | Injection · ¥55,420/vial |
|---|---|
| ボトックス注用50単位 | Injection · ¥31,531/vial |
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 | Botox, Dysport, Xeomin |
|---|---|
| UK | Botox, Azzalure |
| Korea | 보톡스, 나보타, 메디톡스 |
| China | 保妥适, 衡力 |
| Taiwan | 保妥適 |
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.