norethisterone acetate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ESTALIS CONTINUOUS 50/140 estradiol 50mcg/day norethisterone acetate 140mcg/day patch sachet
AUST R: 70813
Active ingredients:
estradiol
norethisterone acetate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
04 Nov 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

ESTALIS CONTINUOUS 50/250 estradiol 50mcg/day norethisterone acetate 250mcg/day patch sachet
AUST R: 70817
Active ingredients:
estradiol
norethisterone acetate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
18 Sep 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

ESTALIS SEQUI 50/140 patches sachet composite pack
AUST R: 338041
Active ingredients:
estradiol
norethisterone acetate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
04 Nov 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

ESTALIS SEQUI 50/250 patches sachet composite pack
AUST R: 338042
Active ingredients:
estradiol
norethisterone acetate

Dosage form:
Drug delivery system, transdermal

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
24 Oct 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.