norethisterone - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BREVINOR-1 28 DAY tablet blister pack
AUST R: 62134
Active ingredients:
ethinylestradiol
norethisterone

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
19 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

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
23 Apr 2024
to
30 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative product in a different strength is available.

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:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability