Estradiol valerate injections

[realAlexaD]

Is there still a national shortage of injectable estradiol valerate? I had to switch to the patch and am eager to go back to injections.

I know there are manufacturing issues due to the sole producer of the active ingredient no longer producing it, but I read a new producer is in play.

It's been almost a year and the stock still hasn't been replenished?


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[Inarasarah]

It took over 3 months for my pharmacy to fill my prescription, due to the shortage.  They did manage to find some for me.  In the meantime, there is a compounding pharmacy in Portland that I use, they are pricey but it is another injectable option.  My Dr referred me there as another option. 

This might work for you as well

[Jill E]

Yes, there is. Here's a link to an article I read a few months back. I was using estradiol valerate but had to switch to pills for the time being bc of it.

https://news.vice.com/story/more-obstacles-delay-trans-womens-access-to-injectable-estrogen


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[SadieBlake]

Latest news from FDA is that Par, the producer of delestrogen is still out of production, Perrigo, the producer of generic version is presently only supplying the 40mg/ml version and is in intermittent backorder on that.

I checked with my local pharmacy and they said they can obtain it, the vial I'm working on will keep me in supply through summer, making me glad I only need a small dose.