ワイパックス錠0.5 0.5mg
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Lorazepam · ワイパックス
Lorazepam (Wypax 0.5 and 1 mg) is available in Japan for anxiety and, as an injection, for status epilepticus. It is a controlled psychotropic: a 1-month supply within the official limit needs no permit, and Japanese prescriptions are usually capped at 30 days.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription only
- Over the counter
- Not sold OTC
- Bringing it into Japan
- ⚠ Allowed within limits (psychotropic)
- Names abroad
- Ativan
Over the counter
Prescription only.
Prescription products in Japan
4 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 | ワイパックス |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 0.5mg · 1mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥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.
ワイパックス錠1.0 1mg
ロラゼパム錠0.5mg
サワイ
ロラゼパム錠1mg
サワイ
All listed products (4) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ワイパックス錠0.5 0.5mg | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
|---|---|
| ワイパックス錠1.0 1mg | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| ロラゼパム錠0.5mg「サワイ」 | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
| ロラゼパム錠1mg「サワイ」 | Oral · ¥6.3/tablet |
Bringing it into Japan
Classified as a psychotropic in Japan. Up to a 1-month supply within the per-substance limit set by the Narcotics Control Department needs no permit; larger amounts or injectable forms need a doctor's certificate and advance approval.
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 | Ativan |
|---|---|
| UK | Ativan |
| Korea | 아티반 |
| China | 罗拉 |
| Taiwan | 安定文 |
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.