FemSeven Conti back in stock

by Chloe Harman on the 18 January 2021

FemSeven Conti (estradiol/levonorgestrel) HRT patches are available again after a long-term shortage.

FemSeven Conti transdermal patches release 50 microgram estradiol and 7 microgram levonorgestrel per 24 hours. | GETTY IMAGES
FemSeven Conti transdermal patches release 50 microgram estradiol and 7 microgram levonorgestrel per 24 hours. | GETTY IMAGES

Manufacturer Theramex says it is expecting resupply of FemSeven (estradiol) and FemSeven Sequi (sequential estradiol/levonorgestrel) patches later in 2021. The shortages of this range relate to an issue with the patch adhesive, which Theramex says it is sourcing from an alternative supplier.

Further information

View HRT drug records MIMS drug shortages tracker MIMS Women's Health Clinic

MIMS recently reported that the Elleste HRT range is also now back in stock.

In addition to FemSeven and FemSeven Sequi, the MIMS drug shortages tracker advises that the following HRT preparations remain out of stock with no confirmed date of resupply:

  • Bedol (estradiol) tablets
  • Clinorette (sequential estradiol/norethisterone) tablets
  • Climanor (medroxyprogesterone) tablets
  • Ethinylestradiol 10 microgram and 50 microgram tablets

Prescribers can consult the MIMS HRT comparison table to find suitable alternatives.

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