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ATC L02AB02 · Progestogens · updated 2 Nov 2026

Medroxyprogesterone shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Medroxyprogesterone has a reported shortage in 3 of the 16 countries we track (Germany, France, Czechia), covering 6 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Medroxyprogesterone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Medroxyprogesterone is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, France, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 7 Dec 2026 (Czechia). 1 of 6 affected products have no return date.

Countries3/16
Products6packs or presentations
Companies21 listed
Short since8 Aug 202515 months ago
Earliest return7 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonOther
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermany3 products shortFrance1 product shortItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia2 products shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

GermanyFranceCzechia
20262027MPA 500 mg HexalMPA 500 mg HexalMPA 500 mg HexalMPA 500 mg HexalMPA 250 mg HexalMPA 250 mg HexalDepo Prodasone 500 mg, suspension injectableDepo Prodasone 500 mg, suspension injectablePROVERA 500MG 500MG TBL NOB 20 IIPROVERA 500MG 500MG TBL NOB 20 IItoday

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
H E3Pfizer2 PFE

Listed: Pfizer PFE · NYSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group L02AB · Progestogens
Medroxyprogesterone3/16Megestrol2/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEMPA 500 mg HexalH e x a l Aktiengesellschaft17 Sep 202614 Dec 2026Other
Sonstige
DEMPA 500 mg HexalH e x a l Aktiengesellschaft17 Sep 202614 Dec 2026Other
Sonstige
DEMPA 250 mg HexalH e x a l Aktiengesellschaft25 Sep 202614 Dec 2026Other
Sonstige
FRDepo Prodasone 500 mg, suspension injectable limited8 Aug 2025not givenNot stated
CZPROVERA 500MG 500MG TBL NOB 20 IIPfizer, spol. s r.o., Praha1 Sep 20267 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody
CZPROVERA 100MG 100MG TBL NOB 100 II anticipatedPfizer, spol. s r.o., Praha30 Nov 202611 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody

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

Questions

Is there a Medroxyprogesterone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Medroxyprogesterone is reported short in 3 of the 16 countries we track: Germany, France, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 7 Dec 2026 (Czechia). 1 of 6 affected products have no return date.

When will Medroxyprogesterone be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 7 Dec 2026 in Czechia; Germany: 14 Dec 2026; France: no date given; Czechia: 7 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Medroxyprogesterone in short supply?

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

Which companies have Medroxyprogesterone shortages?

H E, Pfizer.