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ATC C09CA08 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Olmesartan Medoxomil shortage in Japan

Is there an Olmesartan Medoxomil shortage in Japan?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 16 Olmesartan Medoxomil products are reported short in Japan, the first since 30 May 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Belgium. All countries.

Affected products in Japan

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
オルメサルタンOD錠10mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)30 May 2025not givenManufacturing problem
オルメサルタンOD錠20mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)2 Apr 2026not givenManufacturing problem
オルメサルタンOD錠40mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)2 Apr 2026not givenManufacturing problem
オルメサルタンOD錠10mg「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko8 May 2026not givenIncreased demand
オルメサルタンOD錠20mg「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko8 May 2026not givenIncreased demand
オルメサルタンOD錠40mg「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko8 May 2026not givenIncreased demand
オルメサルタンOD錠5mg「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko8 May 2026not givenIncreased demand
オルメサルタンOD錠10mg「サワイ」Sawai10 Jun 2026not givenOther
オルメサルタンOD錠20mg「サワイ」Sawai10 Jun 2026not givenOther
オルメサルタンOD錠40mg「サワイ」Sawai10 Jun 2026not givenOther
オルメサルタン錠10mg「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko12 Jun 2026not givenIncreased demand
オルメサルタン錠20mg「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko12 Jun 2026not givenIncreased demand
オルメサルタン錠40mg「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko12 Jun 2026not givenIncreased demand
オルメサルタン錠5mg「日医工」 limitedNichi-Iko12 Jun 2026not givenIncreased demand
オルメサルタンOD錠5mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai15 Jul 2026not givenOther
オルメサルタンOD錠5mg「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.