ethinylestradiol - medicine shortage information
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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:
1800 675 229
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From
18 Feb 2025
to
31 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Sponsor is closely controlling supply and working to expedite the next shipment.
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NORIMIN-1 28 day tablet blister pack AUST R: 62136Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
norethisterone
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 675 229
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From
26 Apr 2024
to
15 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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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:
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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