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ATC C09CA06 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Candesartan shortage in Japan

Is there a Candesartan shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 15 Candesartan products are reported short in Japan, the first since 31 Oct 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
カンデサルタンOD錠12mg「トーワ」Towa (Pensa)31 Oct 2024not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
カンデサルタンOD錠8mg「トーワ」Towa (Pensa)31 Oct 2024not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
カンデサルタンOD錠2mg「トーワ」Towa (Pensa)3 Feb 2025not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem
カンデサルタン錠12mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)6 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
カンデサルタン錠2mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)6 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
カンデサルタン錠4mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)6 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
カンデサルタンOD錠12mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai22 Oct 2026not givenOther
カンデサルタンOD錠2mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai22 Oct 2026not givenOther
カンデサルタンOD錠4mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai22 Oct 2026not givenOther
カンデサルタンOD錠8mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai22 Oct 2026not givenOther
カンデサルタン錠12mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai22 Oct 2026not givenOther
カンデサルタン錠2mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai22 Oct 2026not givenOther
カンデサルタン錠4mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai22 Oct 2026not givenOther
カンデサルタン錠8mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai22 Oct 2026not givenOther
カンデサルタン錠8mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)22 Oct 2026not givenIncreased demand

Source

MHLW (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare), supply status of prescription medicines. Official list. Prescription products under limited shipment or supply suspension (delistings excluded); one row per product.