ベルソムラ錠10mg
Suvorexant (Belsomra)
Suvorexant · ベルソムラ
Japan adopted the orexin antagonists faster than any other country: suvorexant (Belsomra) and lemborexant (Dayvigo) are now the first-line sleeping pills here because they are not habit-forming and not controlled. Visitors who take Ambien will often be offered one of these instead.
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
- Belsomra · 벨솜라
Over the counter
Prescription only, but not a controlled substance in Japan, unlike zolpidem.
Prescription products in Japan
3 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 | ベルソムラ |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Oral |
| Strengths (oral) | 10mg · 15mg · 20mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥69.3 – ¥109.9 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.
ベルソムラ錠15mg
ベルソムラ錠20mg
All listed products (3) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ベルソムラ錠10mg | Oral · ¥69.3/tablet |
|---|---|
| ベルソムラ錠15mg | Oral · ¥90.8/tablet |
| ベルソムラ錠20mg | Oral · ¥109.9/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 | Belsomra |
|---|---|
| Korea | 벨솜라 |
| China | Belsomra |
| Taiwan | Belsomra |
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.