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ethinylestradiol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
LENEST 20 ED levonorgestrel/ethinylestradiol 100 microgram/20 microgram tablet blister composite pack
AUST R: 219146
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
levonorgestrel

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
06 Jul 2022
to
30 Sep 2022

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing
NORIMIN 28 day tablet blister pack
AUST R: 62133
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
norethisterone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
09 May 2022
to
31 Aug 2022

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
LOETTE ethinylestradiol / levonorgestrel tablet blister pack
AUST R: 296338
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
levonorgestrel

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
14 Sep 2022
to
04 Nov 2022

Shortage status:
Anticipated

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
26 Sep 2022
to
11 Nov 2022

Shortage status:
Anticipated

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
28 Apr 2022
to
12 May 2022

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
NORIMIN-1 28 day tablet blister pack
AUST R: 62136
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
norethisterone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
09 May 2022
to
05 Jul 2022

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
NORDETTE levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol tablet blister pack
AUST R: 296400
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
levonorgestrel

Dosage form:
Tablet, sugar coated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
14 Mar 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability