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ATC G03AB05 · Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System

Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Germany), covering 3 products.

Countries1/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since31 Mar 20233.6 years ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonOther
Germany3 packs shortItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

Germany
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Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Affected products

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
DENovialAspen Pharma Trading Limited31 Mar 202331 Dec 2026Other
GMP Mängel
DENovialAspen Pharma Trading Limited31 Mar 202331 Dec 2026Other
GMP Mängel
DENovialAspen Pharma Trading Limited31 Mar 202331 Dec 2026Other
GMP Mängel

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.