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ATC G03AD01 · Emergency Contraceptives · updated 4 Nov 2026

Levonorgestrel shortage

As of 4 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 4 Nov 2026, Levonorgestrel is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Spain. No company has given a return date. No longer reported short in Czechia (since 2 Nov).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since20 May 20266 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated
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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
Levonorgestrel1/16Ulipristal1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ESCUMBRAN 1,5 MG COMPRIMIDO EFG , 1 comprimidoAristo Pharma Gmbh20 May 2026not givenNot 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 4 Nov 2026, Levonorgestrel is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Spain. No company has given a return date. No longer reported short in Czechia (since 2 Nov).

When will Levonorgestrel be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Spain: no date given. 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.