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ATC G03DB08 · Pregnadien Derivatives · updated 2 Nov 2026

Dienogest shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Dienogest has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Japan, Australia), covering 3 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Dienogest shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Dienogest is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Japan, Australia. The earliest expected return is 4 Dec 2026 (Australia). 2 of 3 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies22 listed
Short since2 Apr 20267 months ago
Earliest return4 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapan2 products shortNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustralia1 product short

Timeline

JapanAustralia
2027ジエノゲスト錠1mg「トーワ」ジエノゲスト錠1mg「トーワ」ジエノゲスト錠1mg「サワイ」ジエノゲスト錠1mg「サワイ」DINASANE dienogest 2 mg tablet blister packDINASANE dienogest 2 mg tablet blister packtoday

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
Towa (Pensa)1 4553Sawai1 4887

Listed: Towa (Pensa) 4553 · Tokyo, Sawai 4887 · Tokyo

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ジエノゲスト錠1mg「トーワ」 limitedTowa (Pensa)2 Apr 2026not givenManufacturing problem
ジエノゲスト錠1mg「サワイ」 limitedSawai11 Jun 2026not givenManufacturing problem
AUDINASANE dienogest 2 mg tablet blister pack limited13 Aug 20264 Dec 2026Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Dienogest shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Dienogest is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Japan, Australia. The earliest expected return is 4 Dec 2026 (Australia). 2 of 3 affected products have no return date.

When will Dienogest be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 4 Dec 2026 in Australia; Japan: no date given; Australia: 4 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Dienogest in short supply?

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

Which companies have Dienogest shortages?

Towa (Pensa), Sawai.