Oestradiol valerate (Progynova) tab 1 mg: supply issue resolved

Progynova brand oestradiol valerate 1 mg tablets (Pharmacode 2450453) were temporarily changed to monthly dispensing from 1 March 2024 and returned to all-at-once dispensing on 1 June 2024.

Affected product

Due to a supply constraint, we moved the 1 mg tablet to monthly dispensing. This allow the limited supply of 1 mg tablets to be distributed more slowly until more stock arrived in May. 

  • Chemical: Oestradiol valerate
  • Brand: Progynova
  • Presentation: Tab 1 mg
  • Pharmacode: 2450453

Schedule listing for Progynova(external link)

The 2 mg tablets are unaffected by this issue. 

Resupplied early May 2024

Stock arrived in New Zealand in early May 2024. We returned the Schedule to all-at-once (stat) dispensing on 1 June 2024.

Who to contact

If you have questions about this issue, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz

Please include as much information as you can about the product (presentation, brand, pharmacode) and who your wholesaler is.  

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