ビバンセカプセル20mg
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Lisdexamfetamine dimesilate · ビバンセ
Vyvanse is approved in Japan only for children with ADHD and is classified as a stimulant raw material, so adults cannot get it prescribed here. Unlike Adderall it can be brought in, but only with advance permission from the Narcotics Control Department.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription only
- Over the counter
- Not sold OTC
- Bringing it into Japan
- ⚠ Permit required
- Names abroad
- Vyvanse · Elvanse
Over the counter
Prescription only; in Japan it is approved for children (6–17) only, through registered doctors.
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.
| Brand names | ビバンセ |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 20mg · 30mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥660.5 – ¥731.4 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.
ビバンセカプセル30mg
All listed products (2) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ビバンセカプセル20mg | Oral · ¥660.5/capsule |
|---|---|
| ビバンセカプセル30mg | Oral · ¥731.4/capsule |
Bringing it into Japan
Classified as a stimulant raw material in Japan. Advance permission from the Narcotics Control Department is required to bring it in.
Narcotics Control Department — Bringing narcotics and psychotropics into Japan
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 | Vyvanse |
|---|---|
| UK | Elvanse |
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
- Narcotics Control Department — Bringing narcotics and psychotropics into Japan ncd.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.