Birth control pill formulations

Mayne Pharma launches another generic oral contraceptive

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

This is the fourth oral contraceptive launched this calendar year after launching generic versions of LOESTRIN24 FE, ORTHO CYCLENand ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN.

Key Points: 
  • This is the fourth oral contraceptive launched this calendar year after launching generic versions of LOESTRIN24 FE, ORTHO CYCLENand ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN.
  • Mayne Pharma's CEO Scott Richards said, "We are very pleased to expand our Women's Health portfolio which now covers ~80% of Obstetrician/Gynaecologist oral contraceptive prescription volumes[1] and includes 24 marketed branded generic contraceptives.
  • Mayne Pharma is committed to helping meet the needs of women in the US by providing cost effective, high-quality and novel contraceptive options.
  • "In addition, Mayne Pharma has four women's health pipeline products pending at the FDA including the novel combined oral contraceptive NEXTSTELLIS (E4/DRSP) and a generic version of NUVARING.

Advisory - Demulen 30 birth control pills: Packages containing broken or chipped pills

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Friday, June 1, 2018

Pfizer Canada Inc. has notified Health Canada that it has received complaints of broken or chipped pills involving Demulen 30, a prescription birth control pill.

Key Points: 
  • Pfizer Canada Inc. has notified Health Canada that it has received complaints of broken or chipped pills involving Demulen 30, a prescription birth control pill.
  • Health Canada continues to remind women to check their packages of birth control pills and to report problems if they see them.
  • Demulen 30 birth control packages that contain damaged or unusual pills.
  • Pfizer Canada has advised that it has received complaints of broken or chipped pills in packages of Demulen 30 (28 day package, DIN 00471526).