[Problem] To provide a method for producing a powder for inhalation, said powder having an active ingredient that is uniformly distributed therein, while exhibiting excellent dispersibility.[Solution] The present invention relates to a method for producing a powder for inhalation, which comprises: a first mixing step wherein a first active ingredient and a carrier are stirred in the presence of a grinding medium so as to mix the first active ingredient with the carrier, while crushing the first active ingredient, thereby obtaining a mixture of the first active ingredient and the carrier; and a second mixing step wherein a fine powder is added to the mixture obtained in the first mixing step, and the resulting mixture is stirred and mixed in the presence of the grinding medium.