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ATC G03AA16 · Progestogens and Estrogens, Fixed Combinations · updated 6 Nov 2026

Dienogest and Ethinylestradiol shortage

As of 6 Nov 2026, Dienogest and Ethinylestradiol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Norway), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Dienogest and Ethinylestradiol shortage?

Yes. As of 6 Nov 2026, Dienogest and Ethinylestradiol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Norway. The earliest expected return is 4 Dec 2026 (Norway).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since–
Earliest return4 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorway1 product shortSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Exeltis1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group G03AA · Progestogens and Estrogens, Fixed Combinations
Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol5/16Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol3/16Norethisterone and Ethinylestradiol2/16Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol1/16Dienogest and Ethinylestradiol1/16Drospirenone and Estetrol1/16Gestodene and Ethinylestradiol1/16Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NOKelzyn 2 mg/0,02 mg depottablett, 3 x 28 stk blisterpakning anticipatedExeltis Healthcare S.L.16 Nov 20264 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Produksjonsproblemer

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

Questions

Is there a Dienogest and Ethinylestradiol shortage?

Yes. As of 6 Nov 2026, Dienogest and Ethinylestradiol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Norway. The earliest expected return is 4 Dec 2026 (Norway).

When will Dienogest and Ethinylestradiol be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 4 Dec 2026 in Norway; Norway: 4 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Dienogest and Ethinylestradiol in short supply?

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

Which companies have Dienogest and Ethinylestradiol shortages?

Exeltis.