ethinylestradiol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
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
26 Apr 2024
to
15 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals and search for the active ingredient.

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:
1800274276

Deletion from market:
31 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

PETIBELLE ethinylestradiol 30 microgram/ drospirenone 3 mg film coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 226240
Active ingredients:
drospirenone
ethinylestradiol

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800008757

Deletion from market:
31 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.