Patch Shortage

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m the Express Scripts PP. No, I was not a let I request the brand. It looks like I’m getting Mylan. I’ve had a mix of Sandoz and mylan from CVS too. I do think the adhesive works slightly better on the sandoz patch and it’s clear while some of the mylan ones have had branding on them. But at this point, I’m not picky. I just want to ensure I can get them!

Do you find a difference in how they work between the two brands?

I have used a few different brands and don’t think I have seen a major difference. I did just get a different brand thru Capsule bc CVS did not have mine in the DC area or the area where my parents live (was visiting this weekend so I checked). The one I got thru Capsule is a new to me brand so here’s hoping. I was very sensitive to differences in different generic progesterone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got mine .05 with no issue at cvs (14th and P) but it’s a different brand than the ones I currently have (don’t have them nearby) … I’m sensitive to the adhesive so hoping for the best!

That’s so crazy - the CVS app said there were no .05 in stock for me within 25 miles from Cap Hill!

[Anonymous]

I haven't noticed any difference between mylan and sandoz.

[Anonymous]

I haven’t had any trouble getting it mailed to me from Walgreens on a regular basis. I tend to forget to switch the patch so I have some backstock though. I don’t know what brand..I just get whatever they send me.

[Anonymous]

No problem getting 0.025 at CVS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had no idea there was a shortage, maybe I should sell the three month supply that I'm not using on the black market, LOL!

I didn't know there was either, as mine are mailed in bulk from an online wellness site as well.
But this is still concerning.
Does anyone know what is causing this? It seems to be a weird thing to have a shortage of. I mean it's not lifesaving insulin, but do they really WANT hordes of menopausal women off their regulating medications?

[Anonymous]

From what I understand, for the estradiol patch made by Sandoz, the shortage is due to the increased demand. What is concerning is, for someone whose body is adjusted to a high dosage, a sudden drop could have serious impacts on their health, particularly heart health. What is wrong with the medical community? This all just feels wrong to me.

[Anonymous]

I got mine refilled last week. I am not a good absorber so I use the 1.0. When I called, the didn't have it in stock but it was in the next day.

[Anonymous]

I'm in the Richmond area and my indie pharmacy hasn't had any issues. I picked up a 30 day supply last weekend. I never even noticed the name because I thought they were generic...I'm on Mylan.

Fingers crossed!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From what I understand, for the estradiol patch made by Sandoz, the shortage is due to the increased demand. What is concerning is, for someone whose body is adjusted to a high dosage, a sudden drop could have serious impacts on their health, particularly heart health. What is wrong with the medical community? This all just feels wrong to me.

+1
I'm not sure how you regulate trends and uptick in demand like this. Is it really that sharp? I get covid vax demandy, ozempic demand, but wtf? Estrogen patches?

[Anonymous]

I think all women between 45 and 60 just started HRT in the last 3 years or so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I haven't noticed any difference between mylan and sandoz.

One of them gives me a terrible rash. I end up with a big red circle on my skin.

[Anonymous]

When I had to switch brands last year bc of a previous shortage, the new patch brand caused increased lining of my uterus and I’ve had to have regular ultrasounds bc of it. It was a real challenge and continues to be, even now that I’m back on my preferred brand (Sandoz) a though now of course, I can’t find Sandoz 0.0375 refills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I had to switch brands last year bc of a previous shortage, the new patch brand caused increased lining of my uterus and I’ve had to have regular ultrasounds bc of it. It was a real challenge and continues to be, even now that I’m back on my preferred brand (Sandoz) a though now of course, I can’t find Sandoz 0.0375 refills.

How did you know about the increase lining of your uterus? Did you have symptoms? If so, what were they?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I had to switch brands last year bc of a previous shortage, the new patch brand caused increased lining of my uterus and I’ve had to have regular ultrasounds bc of it. It was a real challenge and continues to be, even now that I’m back on my preferred brand (Sandoz) a though now of course, I can’t find Sandoz 0.0375 refills.

How did you know about the increase lining of your uterus? Did you have symptoms? If so, what were they?

No symptoms. My GYN had periodically done an ultrasound to just confirm that all was looking ok, and then discovered the increase in lining.