Oestradiol valerate (Progynova) tab 2 mg: Supply issue

Supply issue Active

The next shipment of Progynova brand oestradiol valerate 2 mg tablets (Pharmacode 2619423) has been delayed.

24 August 2026 | Resupplied

Stock of the New Zealand Progynova arrived in late August 2026.

The Australian Progynova will likely be supplied until stock runs out. It will remain listed long enough to allow time for stock to be dispensed and claimed. 

Affected product

Because of a delay to the arrival of the next shipment, the New Zealand-packaged version of this product may be unavailable. 

  • Chemical: Oestradiol valerate
  • Brand: Progynova
  • Presentation: Tab 2 mg
  • Pharmacode: 2619423
  • Subsidy: $12.36
  • Measure / Qty: per 84

Schedule listing for Progynova(external link)

The 1 mg tablets are unaffected by this issue. 

 

australian and NZ Boxes are nearly identical, the number of tablets included and contact details are the main obvious difference..

Alternative funded 1 June

The supplier is bringing its Australian version of Progynova into New Zealand. The product is the same in all respects except for the box that it comes in. The Australian Progynova comes in a 56-pack, rather than the usual 84-pack.

The boxes look very similar. The primary difference is that the contact details are Australian rather than New Zealand. 

The Australian Progynova has Medsafe approval to be supplied when the NZ Progynova is not available. It can be prescribed and dispensed as an approved medicine. 

It will be funded from 1 June 2026.

  • Chemical: Oestradiol valerate
  • Brand: Progynova 
  • Presentation: Tab 2 mg
  • Pharmacode: 2730979
  • Subsidy: $8.24
  • Measure / Qty: per 56

Resupplied August 2026

Stock of the New Zealand Progynova arrived in late August 2026. The Australian Progynova will likely be supplied until stock runs out. It will remain listed long enough to allow time for stock to be dispensed and claimed. 

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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