Oestradiol valerate (Progynova) tab 1 mg: supply issue

Supply issue Active

Progynova brand oestradiol valerate 1 mg tablets (Pharmacode 2450453) moving temporarily to monthly dispensing from 1 March 2024.

Affected product

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

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

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The 2 mg tablets are unaffected by this issue. 

Resupply expected in May 2024

We expect to be resupplied with the 1 mg tablets in May 2024. We expect to return to normal 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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