Antipsychotic / mood stabilizer

Quetiapine (Seroquel)

Quetiapine fumarate · セロクエル · ビプレッソ徐放

Quetiapine (Seroquel 25–200 mg, plus Bipresso extended-release for bipolar depression) is widely used in Japan. Note the Japanese contraindication in diabetes: doctors will check blood sugar before continuing it. Not a controlled substance; the 1-month import rule applies.

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
Seroquel

Over the counter

Prescription only. Contraindicated in Japan for patients with diabetes, a rule stricter than abroad.

Prescription products in Japan

46 products

Products 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セロクエル · ビプレッソ徐放
Generic40 generic products
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)12.5mg · 25mg · 50mg · 100mg · 150mg · 200mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥10.8 – ¥185.4
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.

All listed products (46) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
セロクエル100mg錠Oral · ¥26.2/tablet
セロクエル200mg錠Oral · ¥48.1/tablet
セロクエル25mg錠Oral · ¥13.7/tablet
セロクエル細粒50%Oral · ¥185.4/g
ビプレッソ徐放錠150mgOral · ¥113.2/tablet
ビプレッソ徐放錠50mgOral · ¥41.9/tablet
クエチアピンフマル酸塩12.5mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピンフマル酸塩25mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピンフマル酸塩50mg錠 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン細粒10%「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥22.8/g
クエチアピン細粒50%「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥123.1/g
クエチアピン細粒50%「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥123.1/g
クエチアピン細粒50%「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥123.1/g
クエチアピン錠100mg「DSEP」 · GenericOral · ¥19.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠100mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥19.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠100mg「VTRS」 · GenericOral · ¥14.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠100mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥14.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠100mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥19.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠100mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥14.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠100mg「ニプロ」 · GenericOral · ¥19.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠100mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥19.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠100mg「明治」 · GenericOral · ¥19.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠12.5mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠12.5mg「明治」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠200mg「DSEP」 · GenericOral · ¥37/tablet
クエチアピン錠200mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥37/tablet
クエチアピン錠200mg「VTRS」 · GenericOral · ¥25.6/tablet
クエチアピン錠200mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥25.6/tablet
クエチアピン錠200mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥37/tablet
クエチアピン錠200mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥37/tablet
クエチアピン錠200mg「ニプロ」 · GenericOral · ¥37/tablet
クエチアピン錠200mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥37/tablet
クエチアピン錠200mg「明治」 · GenericOral · ¥37/tablet
クエチアピン錠25mg「DSEP」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠25mg「JG」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠25mg「VTRS」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠25mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠25mg「サンド」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠25mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠25mg「トーワ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠25mg「ニプロ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠25mg「日新」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠25mg「明治」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠50mg「アメル」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠50mg「タカタ」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/tablet
クエチアピン錠50mg「明治」 · GenericOral · ¥10.8/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.

How to apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (article)

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.

Find a clinic by language

Names abroad

USSeroquel
UKSeroquel
Korea쎄로켈
China思瑞康
Taiwan思樂康

Sources

  1. Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
  2. 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.