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ATC G03AA07 · Sex Hormones and Modulators of the Genital System

Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain), covering 2 products.

Countries2/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since30 Nov 202511 months ago
Earliest return8 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
GermanyNo reported shortageItaly1 pack shortSpain1 pack shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortage

Timeline

ItalySpain
2026NAOMINAOMILOETTE 100/20 microgramos COMPRIMIDOS RECUBILOETTE 100/20 microgramos COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA , 21 comprimidostoday

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
ITNAOMISANDOZ S.P.A.30 Nov 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi
ESLOETTE 100/20 microgramos COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA , 21 comprimidosWyeth Farma S.A.28 Oct 20268 Nov 2026Not stated

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

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