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AU ATC C09CA06 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Candesartan shortage in Australia
Is there a Candesartan shortage in Australia?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 8 Candesartan products are reported short in Australia, the first since 23 Feb 2026. The company estimate for the return is 15 Jan 2027 (latest 30 Apr 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand. All countries.
Affected products in Australia
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | ADESAN HCT 32/25 candesartan cilexetil/hydrochlorothiazide 32 mg/25 mg tablets blister pack | 23 Feb 2026 | 31 Mar 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ADESAN candesartan cilexetil 16 mg tablet blister pack | 3 Mar 2026 | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ADESAN HCT 16/12.5 candesartan cilexetil/hydrochlorothiazide 16 mg/12.5 mg tablet blister pack limited | 18 Mar 2026 | 28 Feb 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ADESAN candesartan cilexetil 4 mg tablet blister pack limited | 7 May 2026 | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ADESAN candesartan cilexetil 32 mg tablet blister pack | 15 May 2026 | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ADESAN candesartan cilexetil 8 mg tablet blister pack | 21 May 2026 | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ADESAN HCT 32/12.5 candesartan cilexetil/hydrochlorothiazide 32 mg/12.5 mg tablet blister pack limited | 4 Sep 2026 | 31 Mar 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | APO-CANDESARTAN HCTZ 32/25 candesartan cilexetil 32 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablet blister pack anticipated | 20 Nov 2026 | 15 Jan 2027 | Not stated |
Source
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Medicine Shortage Reports Database. Official list. National shortages of reportable medicines, current and anticipated within six months; one row per product.