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ATC C09CA04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Irbesartan shortage in Japan

Is there an Irbesartan shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Irbesartan products are reported short in Japan, the first since 30 Apr 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
イルベサルタン錠100mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai30 Apr 2026not givenOther
イルベサルタン錠200mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai30 Apr 2026not givenOther
イルベサルタン錠50mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai30 Apr 2026not givenOther

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.