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ATC G03AA09 · 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 (Belgium), covering 2 products.

Countries1/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since31 Mar 20233.6 years ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonOther

Timeline

Belgium
202420252026Lumivela Continu 30 0.15 mg - 0.03 mg film-cLumivela Continu 30 0.15 mg - 0.03 mg film-coat. tabl. 6 x 28 (21 + 7)Desorelle 30 150 µg - 30 µg film-coat. tabl.Desorelle 30 150 µg - 30 µg film-coat. tabl. 6 x 21today

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
BELumivela Continu 30 0.15 mg - 0.03 mg film-coat. tabl. 6 x 28 (21 + 7)Exeltis Germany31 Mar 202331 Dec 2026Other
Other reason
BEDesorelle 30 150 µg - 30 µg film-coat. tabl. 6 x 21Gedeon Richter13 Oct 202630 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

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

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