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ATC G03AD01 · Emergency Contraceptives · updated 2 Nov 2026

Levonorgestrel shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Levonorgestrel has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Spain), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Levonorgestrel shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Levonorgestrel is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Spain. The earliest expected return is 2 Nov 2026 (Spain). No longer reported short in Czechia (since 2 Nov).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since20 May 20265 months ago
Earliest return2 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

Spain
CUMBRAN 1,5 MG COMPRIMIDO EFG , 1 comprimidoCUMBRAN 1,5 MG COMPRIMIDO EFG , 1 comprimidotoday

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
Aristo1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group G03AD · Emergency Contraceptives
Ulipristal2/16Levonorgestrel1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ESCUMBRAN 1,5 MG COMPRIMIDO EFG , 1 comprimidoAristo Pharma Gmbh20 May 20262 Nov 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 Levonorgestrel shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Levonorgestrel is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Spain. The earliest expected return is 2 Nov 2026 (Spain). No longer reported short in Czechia (since 2 Nov).

When will Levonorgestrel be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 2 Nov 2026 in Spain; Spain: 2 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Levonorgestrel in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Levonorgestrel shortages?

Aristo.