candesartan cilexetil - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ADESAN candesartan cilexetil 16 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 171016
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
03 Mar 2026
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

ADESAN HCT 16/12.5 candesartan cilexetil/hydrochlorothiazide 16 mg/12.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 163670
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil
hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
18 Mar 2026
to
18 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

ADESAN HCT 32/25 candesartan cilexetil/hydrochlorothiazide 32 mg/25 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 206486
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil
hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
23 Feb 2026
to
18 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

ADESAN candesartan cilexetil 32 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 171017
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
01 May 2026
to
18 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

ADESAN candesartan cilexetil 4 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 171019
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
10 May 2026
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

ADESAN candesartan cilexetil 8 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 171022
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
01 May 2026
to
18 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

APO-CANDESARTAN HCTZ 16/12.5 candesartan cilexetil 16 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 210565
Active ingredients:
candesartan cilexetil
hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
19 Feb 2026
to
19 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing