Home / Candesartan / New Zealand
NZ ATC C09CA06 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Candesartan shortage in New Zealand
Is there a Candesartan shortage in New Zealand?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Candesartan product is reported short in New Zealand, the first since 2 Apr 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in New Zealand
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | Candesartan (Candestar) all strengths | 2 Apr 2026 | not given | Not stated |
Source
Pharmac (Pharmaceutical Management Agency), medicine notices. Official list. Supply issues and discontinuations of funded medicines that Pharmac has notified; one row per notice.