estradiol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ESTALIS CONTINUOUS 50/140 estradiol 50mcg/day norethisterone acetate 140mcg/day patch sachet
AUST R: 70813
Active ingredients:
estradiol
norethisterone acetate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
04 Nov 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
ESTALIS CONTINUOUS 50/250 estradiol 50mcg/day norethisterone acetate 250mcg/day patch sachet
AUST R: 70817
Active ingredients:
estradiol
norethisterone acetate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
18 Sep 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
ESTALIS SEQUI 50/140 patches sachet composite pack
AUST R: 338041
Active ingredients:
estradiol
norethisterone acetate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
04 Nov 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
ESTALIS SEQUI 50/250 patches sachet composite pack
AUST R: 338042
Active ingredients:
estradiol
norethisterone acetate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
24 Oct 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
ESTRADOT 100 estradiol 100 microgram transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 338060
Active ingredients:
estradiol

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
17 Jan 2024
to
31 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
ESTRADOT 25 estradiol 25 microgram transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 338056
Active ingredients:
estradiol

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
04 Aug 2023
to
31 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
ESTRADOT 37.5 estradiol 37.5 microgram transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 338057
Active ingredients:
estradiol

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
04 Aug 2023
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
ESTRADOT 50 estradiol 50 microgram transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 338058
Active ingredients:
estradiol

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
27 Oct 2023
to
31 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
ESTRADOT 75 estradiol 75 microgram transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 338059
Active ingredients:
estradiol

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
28 Nov 2023
to
31 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
FEMOSTON 2/10 estradiol 2mg and estradiol 2mg with dydrogesterone 10mg tablet blister pack composite pack
AUST R: 75889
Active ingredients:
dydrogesterone
estradiol

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
21 Feb 2025
to
25 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
CLIMARA 50 estradiol 50 micrograms/day transdermal drug delivery system sachet
AUST R: 56197
Active ingredients:
estradiol

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800 008 757

Deletion from market:
15 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability