Drug Shortage Information
Progesterone Shortage — Finding Progesterone and Alternatives
Progesterone may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Progesterone supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Progesterone During a Shortage
- Independent pharmacies often maintain supply when chains run out
- Call ahead — pharmacies can tell you their current stock
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — updated availability from multiple pharmacies
- Mail-order pharmacies may have different supply chains
- Ask your pharmacist to check with their wholesaler for delivery ETA
Progesterone Shortage Alternatives
- Compounded Progesterone from a licensed 503A pharmacy — often available when brand is not
- Alternative brand formulations: Crinone, Endometrin
- Talk to your doctor about therapeutic alternatives for Hormone Replacement
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — pharmacies update availability in real time
- Independent pharmacies often have supply when chains are out
Compounded Progesterone During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Progesterone using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Progesterone is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Progesterone available.
Find Progesterone CompoundersFAQs — Progesterone Shortage
Is Progesterone still available despite the shortage?
Progesterone availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Progesterone inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Progesterone is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Progesterone during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Progesterone shortage include: compounded Progesterone from a licensed pharmacy, therapeutic alternatives prescribed by your doctor, and checking smaller independent pharmacies which often have supply when chains don't. Script Unlock helps find available Progesterone and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Progesterone during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Progesterone using the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) when the commercial product is unavailable. FDA regulations on compounding during shortages vary by drug. Script Unlock connects you with licensed compounders.