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ATC G03AB05 · Progestogens and Estrogens, Sequential Preparations · updated 4 Nov 2026

Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Germany), covering 3 products from 1 company.

Is there a Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Germany. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Germany).

Countries1/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since31 Mar 20233.6 years ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonOther
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermany3 products shortFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo 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.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Aspen3 APN

Listed: Aspen APN · JSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group G03AB · Progestogens and Estrogens, Sequential Preparations
Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol1/16Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol1/16Progestogens and Estrogens, Sequential Preparations1/16norgestimate and ethinylestradiol1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected 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.

Questions

Is there a Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Germany. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Germany).

When will Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Dec 2026 in Germany; Germany: 31 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: other. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortages?

Aspen.