# Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.: Mesalamine Capsule, Extended Release to be discontinued

**Score:** 50/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. |
| Drug | Mesalamine Capsule, Extended Release |
| Dosage form | Capsule, Extended Release |
| Therapeutic category | Gastroenterology |
| Status | To Be Discontinued |
| Stage | Manufacturer discontinuation |
| Presentations affected | 2 |
| Package NDCs | 54092-189-81, 54092-191-12 |
| Manufacturer supply note | Product is anticipated to be available until December 31, 2027 |
| Discontinued date | 2026-09-16 |
| First posted | 2026-09-16 |
| Updated | 2026-09-16 |

## Why this score
- The manufacturer is leaving the market.

Source: openFDA drug shortages endpoint (U.S. Food and Drug Administration drug shortage list) (https://dps.fda.gov/drugshortages). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T06:10:12.565Z.
From the openFDA drug shortages endpoint, which mirrors the FDA drug shortage list and can lag it by days. Availability and recovery notes are the manufacturer's own statements to FDA. Company and product level only. Verify with FDA and the manufacturer before acting.