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Takeda: medicine shortages
4502 / TAK · Tokyo / NYSE
As of 2 Nov 2026, 76 Takeda products have a reported shortage across 10 countries, covering 10 medicines.
Products short76rank #25 of 464
Medicines10active ingredients
Countries10/16
New in 90 days8-3 vs market pace
Typical duration3.3 yearsmedian so far
Manufacturing6%demand-driven 35%
Where
Which therapeutic classes
Why, compared with all companies
Manufacturing problemIncreased demandActive ingredient shortageDistribution or logisticsCommercial decision or withdrawalRegulatory or licensingOtherNot stated
Manufacturing problems point to the company's own supply chain; increased demand often follows a competitor's shortage or a demand shock.
When its current shortages began
Long-run trend in Canada
Canada dashboardCanada publishes every report since 2017, so it shows whether this company is reporting more or fewer shortages over time. The current year is partial.
Against its peers
Breadth vs depth
Further right: more products short. Higher: more different medicines affected.
Medicines short
| Medicine | Where this company is short | Products | Earliest start | Main reason | Short anywhere |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisdexamfetamine | 19 | 14 Jul 2023 | Not stated | 5/16 | |
| Immunoglobulins, Normal Human, for Extravascular Adm. | 15 | 25 Nov 2020 | Active ingredient shortage | 3/16 | |
| Immunoglobulins, Normal Human, for Intravascular Adm. | 10 | 10 Apr 2019 | Active ingredient shortage | 6/16 | |
| Carbamazepine | 3 | 19 Dec 2025 | Not stated | 5/16 | |
| Leuprorelin | 3 | 5 Jun 2026 | Increased demand | 5/16 | |
| Pantoprazole | 3 | 7 Oct 2026 | Increased demand | 9/16 | |
| Albumin | 2 | 1 Apr 2021 | Increased demand | 7/16 | |
| Hydrocortisone | 2 | 27 Jul 2026 | Not stated | 4/16 | |
| Ramelteon | 2 | 19 Mar 2026 | Not stated | 1/16 | |
| Anagrelide | 1 | 24 Sep 2026 | Not stated | 3/16 |
Shortage data describes supply, not company finances. A shortage can mean lost sales for the supplier or extra demand for its competitors. Nothing here is investment advice; tickers are for identification only and may be out of date.