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Active Shortage

SANDOZ CANDESARTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of SANDOZ CANDESARTAN in Canada?

Yes. SANDOZ CANDESARTAN 4MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 21, 2026).

Why is SANDOZ CANDESARTAN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will SANDOZ CANDESARTAN be available again?

The estimated resolution date (September 18, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength4MG
Last updated2026-09-21

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

ATACAND

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

4MG · DIN 02239090

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-CANDESARTAN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

4MG · DIN 02425408

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIO-CANDESARTAN

BIOMED PHARMA

4MG · DIN 02455684

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-CANDESARTAN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

4MG · DIN 02476908

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRIVA-CANDESARTAN

PHARMAPAR INC

32MG · DIN 02455668

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZINDA-CANDESARTAN

ZINDA PHARMA LIMITED

16MG · DIN 02424649

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Estimated Resolution

2026-09-18

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02326957

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-21

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.