norethisterone - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
NORIDAY 28 DAY norethisterone 350 microgram tablet blister pack
AUST R: 10052
Active ingredients:
norethisterone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

From
11 Sep 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.

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
30 Nov 2024

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.

NORINYL-1 28 DAY tablet blister pack
AUST R: 61643
Active ingredients:
mestranol
norethisterone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability