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ethinylestradiol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
LENEST 30 ED levonorgestrel/ ethinylestradiol 150 micrograms/30 micrograms tablet composite pack
AUST R: 233113
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
levonorgestrel

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
19 Dec 2022
to
17 Feb 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
MADELINE desogestrel 150 microgram and ethinylestradiol 30 microgram tablet blister pack
AUST R: 202833
Active ingredients:
desogestrel
ethinylestradiol

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
18 Nov 2022
to
20 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
MINULET tablet blister pack
AUST R: 296803
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
gestodene

Dosage form:
Tablet, sugar coated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
24 Nov 2022
to
23 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
MONOFEME levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol tablet blister pack
AUST R: 296399
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
levonorgestrel

Dosage form:
Tablet, sugar coated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
12 Feb 2023
to
17 Feb 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
BREVINOR 28 DAY tablet blister pack
AUST R: 62132
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
norethisterone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
15 Jul 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
BREVINOR-1 28 DAY tablet blister pack
AUST R: 62134
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
norethisterone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
01 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brand is available
TRIPHASIL ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel tablet blister pack
AUST R: 10419
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
levonorgestrel

Dosage form:
Tablet, sugar coated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
01 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other brands are available.