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Historical entry
G03GA026 days reported

MERIONAL HG 75 IE c Solv Fertspr

Details

ATC code
G03GA02
Status
9 abgeschlossen
Reported since
6 days
First report
08.09.2024
Active substance
menotropinum
Swissmedic no.
6126101
Public price (PPUB)
CHF 42.30
Ex-factory price (PEXF)
CHF 23.80
Product information (AIPS)
swissmedicinfo.ch →

Overview

MERIONAL HG 75 IE c Solv Fertspr is a medication by IBSA Institut Biochimique SA containing the active substance menotropinum (ATC code G03GA02). This entry is marked as resolved — the documented shortage lasted 6 days. Shortages of this active substance in Switzerland have lasted on average 105 days (measured across 8 historical cases). Switzerland has 17 other products approved with the same active substance — none are currently available.

Available alternatives

No alternatives with the same active substance are currently available.

Composition

Praeparatio cryodesiccata: menotropinum 75 U.I. hFSH et 75 U.I. hLH, lactosum monohydricum, pro vitro. Solvens: natrii chloridi solutio 9 g/L 1 ml corresp. natrium 3.54 mg.

Historical history

This product (or one with the same active substance) has already been in shortage.

MENOPUR Multidose Trockensub 600 IE c Sol o Tupf183 days
MENOPUR Multidose Trockensub 1200 IE c Sol o Tupf183 days
MENOPUR Trockensub 75 IE c Solv Amp 10 Stk175 days
MERIONAL HG 150 IE c Solv Fertspr98 days
MERIONAL HG Trockensub 75 E c Solv Fertspr 10 Stk76 days
MERIONAL HG 150 IE c Solv Fertspr 10 Stk42 days
MENOPUR Multidose Inj Lös 1200 IE/1.92ml Fertpen42 days
MENOPUR Multidose Inj Lös 600 IE/0.96ml Fertpen42 days

Frequently asked questions

What can I do if MERIONAL HG 75 IE c Solv Fertspr is unavailable?

Contact your pharmacy or treating physician. Substitution with a product containing the same active substance (menotropinum) is often possible. Available alternatives are listed above on this page.

What alternatives exist for MERIONAL HG 75 IE c Solv Fertspr?

Available alternatives with the same active substance are listed above. menotropinum is the underlying active substance — pharmacies can dispense a generic or alternative brand after consulting with the doctor.

When will MERIONAL HG 75 IE c Solv Fertspr be available again?

The expected delivery date — if communicated by the manufacturer — is shown in the detail section on this page. Shortages in this active-substance class typically last several weeks in Switzerland. Only the manufacturer can provide a binding forecast.

Why is MERIONAL HG 75 IE c Solv Fertspr unavailable?

Common reasons include manufacturing problems, active-substance shortages, quality issues, or a planned withdrawal from the Swiss market. More detailed background — when disclosed by the manufacturer — is shown in the detail section above.

Where do I report a shortage of MERIONAL HG 75 IE c Solv Fertspr?

Shortages are officially reported to drugshortage.ch (by manufacturers and pharmacies). Patients and treating physicians can escalate the shortage through their pharmacy — which has direct access to the reporting pipeline.

Source: drugshortage.ch · no warranty of completeness