NO ATC G03CA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Estradiol shortage in Norway
Is there an Estradiol shortage in Norway?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 7 Estradiol products are reported short in Norway, the first since 27 Jan 2026. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Norway
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | Lenzetto 1,53 mg/spray transdermalspray, oppløsning, 3x56 doser spraybeholder | Gedeon Richter Plc | 27 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Kapasitetsproblemer (delvis mangel) |
| NO | Lenzetto 1,53 mg/spray transdermalspray, oppløsning, 56 doser spraybeholder | Gedeon Richter Plc | 27 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Kapasitetsproblemer (delvis mangel) |
| NO | Estradot 100 mikrog/24 timer depotplaster, 24 x 1 stk foliepose | Sandoz A/S | 3 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Produksjonsproblemer (delvis mangel) |
| NO | Estradot 25 mikrog/24 timer depotplaster, 24 x 1 stk foliepose | Sandoz A/S | 3 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Produksjonsproblemer (delvis mangel) |
| NO | Estradot 37,5 mikrog/24 timer depotplaster, 24 x 1 stk foliepose | Sandoz A/S | 3 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Produksjonsproblemer (delvis mangel) |
| NO | Estradot 50 mikrog/24 timer depotplaster, 24 x 1 stk foliepose | Sandoz A/S | 3 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Produksjonsproblemer (delvis mangel) |
| NO | Estradot 75 mikrog/24 timer depotplaster, 24 x 1 stk foliepose | Sandoz A/S | 3 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Produksjonsproblemer (delvis mangel) |
Source
DMP (Norwegian Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages reported by companies; one row per pack (varenummer).