58 active shortage notices across 9 countries · 2 anticipated.
Last updated 17 Sept 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | high | 8 | 16 Jul 2018 | — | FDA, FDA MedWatch |
| Netherlands | medium | 24 | 16 Mar 2026 | — |
| Italy | medium | 9 | 3 Jul 2018 | 31 Dec 2026 | AIFA |
| Peru | medium | 6 | 5 Feb 2020 | 29 Sept 2026 | DIGEMID |
| Canada | medium | 5 | 5 Feb 2025 | 18 Sept 2026 | HC |
| Belgium | medium | 2 | 12 Aug 2026 | 9 Oct 2026 | FAMHP |
| Germany | medium | 2 | 19 Mar 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | BfArM |
| Norway | medium | 1 | 24 Sept 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 | NOMA |
| Spain | medium | 1 | 16 Feb 2026 | 3 Mar 2026 | AEMPS |
Clinically related options from Mederti's curated alternatives data. Always confirm suitability with a pharmacist or prescriber before substituting.
Yes. As of the latest regulator updates, Valsartan has 58 active shortage notices across 9 countries (United States, Netherlands, Italy, Peru, Canada, Belgium and more). Status is refreshed daily from official regulatory sources.
Regulators attribute the current Valsartan shortages to unexpected increases in demand, manufacturing problems, supply-chain disruption. The exact cause varies by country and product — each notice on this page links to the official source.
Regulator-estimated resolution dates currently range from 5 May 2020 to 31 Dec 2026, depending on country and product. These estimates come from the manufacturers via regulators and often change — check the per-country table above for the latest.
Mederti lists 5 clinically related alternatives for Valsartan (see the alternatives section above). Alternatives require clinical judgement — always confirm suitability with a pharmacist or prescriber and your national guidance before substituting.
Every shortage notice on this page is scraped daily from an official national medicines regulator (such as the FDA, TGA, MHRA or EMA) and linked back to its source. Mederti aggregates 40+ regulators across 50+ countries and never publishes unsourced shortage claims.
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