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BE ATC G03AA09 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage in Belgium

Is there a Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 31 Mar 2023. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 30 Apr 2027). Main reason: other.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected 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

Source

FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.