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ATC G03FA01 · Progestogens and Estrogens, Fixed Combinations
Norethisterone and Estrogen shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Norethisterone and Estrogen has a reported shortage in 2 of the 15 countries we track (Canada, Sweden), covering 2 products from 1 company.
Countries2/15
Products2packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since16 Apr 20267 months ago
Earliest return28 Feb 2027company estimate
Main reasonIncreased demand
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSweden1 product shortJapanNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage
Timeline
CanadaSweden
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 countriesListed: Sandoz SDZ · SIX Swiss
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group G03FA · Progestogens and Estrogens, Fixed CombinationsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ESTALIS 250/50 MCG (8TTSM) anticipated | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | 15 Jan 2027 | 28 Feb 2027 | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
| SE | Noresmea 1 mg/0,5 mg Kalenderförpackning, 3 x 28 tabletter | 16 Apr 2026 | not given | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.