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ISABELLE TABLETS 3 mg/30 micrograms drospirenone/ethinylestradiol 3 mg/30 micrograms tablet blister pack AUST R: 180561Active ingredients:
drospirenone
ethinylestradiol
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
28 Aug 2025
to
30 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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NORIMIN 28 day tablet blister pack AUST R: 62133Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
norethisterone
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800675229
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From
03 Nov 2025
to
30 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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VALETTE ethinyloestradiol/dienogest tablet blister pack AUST R: 122788Active ingredients:
dienogest
ethinylestradiol
Dosage form:
Tablet, sugar coated
Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd
Phone:
1800 008757
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From
01 Dec 2025
to
31 Dec 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss treatment options. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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BROOKE drospirenone/ethinyloestradiol 3 mg/20 microgram tablet blister composite pack AUST R: 219081Active ingredients:
drospirenone
ethinylestradiol
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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Deletion from market:
19 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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BROOKLYNN drospirenone/ethinyloestradiol 3 mg/30 microgram tablet blister composite pack AUST R: 219080Active ingredients:
drospirenone
ethinylestradiol
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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Deletion from market:
19 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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JULIET-35 ED tablet blister pack AUST R: 75554Active ingredients:
cyproterone acetate
ethinylestradiol
Dosage form:
Tablet, sugar coated
Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd
Phone:
1800008757
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Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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PETIBELLE ethinylestradiol 30 microgram/ drospirenone 3 mg film coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 226240Active ingredients:
drospirenone
ethinylestradiol
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd
Phone:
1800008757
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Deletion from market:
31 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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