SHORTAGE GUIDANCE · MEDICATION GUIDE
Progynova Shortage: Alternatives therapy, a clear guide.
Progynova (estradiol valerate tablets) has been affected by intermittent UK supply shortages, most often during global manufacturing constraints. If your pharmacy can't fulfil a prescription, please don't skip doses or self-substitute. Contact us before you run out and we'll arrange a clinically equivalent replacement, usually the same day.
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What progynova shortage: alternatives does, in plain English.
Email or call us with your remaining supply (a photo of the box helps) and we'll void any expired prescription and re-issue a clinically equivalent one. Same-day turnaround is usually possible if you reach us during clinic hours; out of hours, expect a response by the next working day.
The most common substitution is Zumenon, the same active ingredient (estradiol valerate) under a different brand, with no clinical difference in effect. If that's also unavailable, your clinician may recommend switching route entirely to Sandrena gel or Evorel patches. Transdermal routes carry a lower VTE risk than oral oestradiol, so this can be a good moment to discuss whether a permanent switch makes sense for you.
If you've run out completely and can't reach us, Boots and Asda tend to have the most reliable supply for oestradiol products; smaller independent chemists vary widely. Do not buy from unverified online sources. Counterfeit hormones are a documented risk and dose accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
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