Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) patch shortages August 2024
Australia
Patch Shortages
There are a number of MHTs that are currently unavailable. Please note that the TGA has approved some unregistered products under Section 19A and some substitute doses are currently in supply in Australia. Pharmacists are encouraged to contact suppliers Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd on 1300 788 261 for orders of Estramon and Sandoz on 1800 726 369 for orders of Estradiol Transdermal System.
Oestradiol patches
|
Expected supply due |
Alternative supply under Section 19A |
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|
Dose |
Estradot |
Estraderm |
Estramon |
Estradiol Transdermal System |
|
25 mcg |
20 Jan 2025 |
Low avaiability |
Available |
|
|
37.5 mcg |
16 Dec 2024 |
Available |
Available |
|
|
50 mcg |
20 Jan 2025 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
|
75 mcg |
16 Sep 2024 |
30 Sep 2024 |
Available |
Available |
|
100 mcg |
18 Oct 2024 |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Combined patches
|
Dose |
Estalis Sequi |
Estalis Conti |
|
50/140 |
17 June 2024 |
8 Jun 2024 |
|
50/250 |
15 Jul 2024 |
3 Aug 2024 |
All doses of Climara have been deleted from the market and there will be a reduction in supply until supply is exhausted.
The AMS Guide to MHT Doses (Australia only) provides a guideline to approximately equivalent doses of the different MHT/HRT products in Australia.
New Zealand
As at 15 May 2024, patch availability is provided below.
|
Dose |
Estradot |
Viatris |
Estraderm MX |
|
25mcg |
Low |
Available |
Available |
|
50mcg |
Low |
Available |
|
|
75mcg |
Low |
Available |
|
|
100mcg |
Low |
Available |
More information can be found here
The AMS Guide to MHT Doses (New Zealand only) provides a guideline to approximately equivalent doses of the different MHT/HRT products in New Zealand.
Content updated August 2024