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ATC G03CA04 · Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System

Estriol shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Estriol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Belgium), covering 3 products.

Countries1/5
Products3packs or presentations
Short since12 Mar 202520 months ago
Earliest return30 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonIncreased demand

Timeline

Belgium
20262027Dermestril-Septem 25 µg/24 h transderm. patcDermestril-Septem 25 µg/24 h transderm. patch 12 (2,5 mg/11,25 cm²)Dermestril 50 µg transderm. patch 26 (4 mg)Dermestril 50 µg transderm. patch 26 (4 mg)Dermestril 100 µg transderm. patch 8 (8 mg)Dermestril 100 µg transderm. patch 8 (8 mg)today

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
BEDermestril-Septem 25 µg/24 h transderm. patch 12 (2,5 mg/11,25 cm²)Besins Healthcare12 Mar 202530 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production
BEDermestril 50 µg transderm. patch 26 (4 mg)Besins Healthcare12 Mar 202630 Nov 2026Increased demand
BEDermestril 100 µg transderm. patch 8 (8 mg)Besins Healthcare27 Mar 202630 Nov 2026Increased demand

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

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