Patch Shortage

[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.

Isn’t that a progesterone issue?

[Anonymous]

Has anybody accessed estradiol patches? I’m a pp whose pharmacy said it would be available in a few days because it was on order, and of course it’s not. It’s CVS, and when I look in the app to transfer the script, I just get “out of stock” in all three zip codes I tried…

[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.

Isn’t that a progesterone issue?

I have a Mirena IUD which is proving the progesterone. And I had no problems with the Sandoz brand and dosing. When I had to switch to another brand bc of shortages of Sandoz last year, I started having hot flashes again. The lining of my uterus also increased - I can't say for certain it was because of the other brand of patch but it happened at the same time. So I am very reluctant to change patch brands again - but of course, I cannot find the Sandoz brand in pharmacies, so I'm stuck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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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.

Isn’t that a progesterone issue?

I have a Mirena IUD which is proving the progesterone. And I had no problems with the Sandoz brand and dosing. When I had to switch to another brand bc of shortages of Sandoz last year, I started having hot flashes again. The lining of my uterus also increased - I can't say for certain it was because of the other brand of patch but it happened at the same time. So I am very reluctant to change patch brands again - but of course, I cannot find the Sandoz brand in pharmacies, so I'm stuck.

How did you know your uterine lining increased?

[Anonymous]

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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.

Isn’t that a progesterone issue?

I have a Mirena IUD which is proving the progesterone. And I had no problems with the Sandoz brand and dosing. When I had to switch to another brand bc of shortages of Sandoz last year, I started having hot flashes again. The lining of my uterus also increased - I can't say for certain it was because of the other brand of patch but it happened at the same time. So I am very reluctant to change patch brands again - but of course, I cannot find the Sandoz brand in pharmacies, so I'm stuck.

How did you know your uterine lining increased?

Dr saw on an ultrasound, and has been monitoring it on regular ultrasounds.

[Anonymous]

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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.

Isn’t that a progesterone issue?

I have a Mirena IUD which is proving the progesterone. And I had no problems with the Sandoz brand and dosing. When I had to switch to another brand bc of shortages of Sandoz last year, I started having hot flashes again. The lining of my uterus also increased - I can't say for certain it was because of the other brand of patch but it happened at the same time. So I am very reluctant to change patch brands again - but of course, I cannot find the Sandoz brand in pharmacies, so I'm stuck.

How did you know your uterine lining increased?

Dr saw on an ultrasound, and has been monitoring it on regular ultrasounds.

Not PP, but I vaguely remember my doctor bringing the chance of this (thickened uterine lining) up when I first went on hrt a couple of years ago, but she hasn't ordered any ultrasounds...

[Anonymous]

pp at 06:30 here. Found it at Costco's pharmacy.

Was going to contact my doctor in case she had advice about what to do when the CVS website that last week told me my estradiol was "on order" and would be available yesterday now said it is "on order" and will be available on Feb 12. But on a whim before I did that I called my local Costco. And they have it -- and it took 30 seconds on the phone with them to transfer the script.

So if you are having trouble getting it you might try Costco. It occurred to me to check Costco because I went on Wegovy during the shortage and Costco always had it for me. Glad I checked.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:pp at 06:30 here. Found it at Costco's pharmacy.

Was going to contact my doctor in case she had advice about what to do when the CVS website that last week told me my estradiol was "on order" and would be available yesterday now said it is "on order" and will be available on Feb 12. But on a whim before I did that I called my local Costco. And they have it -- and it took 30 seconds on the phone with them to transfer the script.

So if you are having trouble getting it you might try Costco. It occurred to me to check Costco because I went on Wegovy during the shortage and Costco always had it for me. Glad I checked.

thank you so much. I tried Costco earlier this week and they didn't have it. Can I ask which Costco you found it at? THank you so much!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Has anybody accessed estradiol patches? I’m a pp whose pharmacy said it would be available in a few days because it was on order, and of course it’s not. It’s CVS, and when I look in the app to transfer the script, I just get “out of stock” in all three zip codes I tried…

I called CVS and they could not have been less helpful. I guess as soon as the patches come in they get filled really quickly. I switched my rx to Amazon but still haven’t heard back on the status of my order.

[Anonymous]

Is it just the patches made by sandoz that is out of stock? Or is all generic manufacturers?

[Anonymous]

I used Express Scripts, which I have to because of my insurance, and I got the patches after a week (Mylan brand).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Isn’t that a progesterone issue?

I have a Mirena IUD which is proving the progesterone. And I had no problems with the Sandoz brand and dosing. When I had to switch to another brand bc of shortages of Sandoz last year, I started having hot flashes again. The lining of my uterus also increased - I can't say for certain it was because of the other brand of patch but it happened at the same time. So I am very reluctant to change patch brands again - but of course, I cannot find the Sandoz brand in pharmacies, so I'm stuck.

Maybe the Mirena is getting old and less effective? It’s supposed to be the gold standard for protecting the uterus.

[Anonymous]

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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.

Isn’t that a progesterone issue?

I have a Mirena IUD which is proving the progesterone. And I had no problems with the Sandoz brand and dosing. When I had to switch to another brand bc of shortages of Sandoz last year, I started having hot flashes again. The lining of my uterus also increased - I can't say for certain it was because of the other brand of patch but it happened at the same time. So I am very reluctant to change patch brands again - but of course, I cannot find the Sandoz brand in pharmacies, so I'm stuck.

How did you know your uterine lining increased?

Dr saw on an ultrasound, and has been monitoring it on regular ultrasounds.

Not PP, but I vaguely remember my doctor bringing the chance of this (thickened uterine lining) up when I first went on hrt a couple of years ago, but she hasn't ordered any ultrasounds...

You can ask for an ultrasound just to check. Seems like some doctors are more proactive about that than others. But if you’re taking progesterone regularly then it should be ok.

[Anonymous]

I just got a new Rx for the Sandoz patch yesterday and this CVS filled it for me last night --

Store ID: #2019

5515 ASHLAND COMMUNITY SQUARE, MANASSAS, VA 20112

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Has anybody accessed estradiol patches? I’m a pp whose pharmacy said it would be available in a few days because it was on order, and of course it’s not. It’s CVS, and when I look in the app to transfer the script, I just get “out of stock” in all three zip codes I tried…

I called CVS and they could not have been less helpful. I guess as soon as the patches come in they get filled really quickly. I switched my rx to Amazon but still haven’t heard back on the status of my order.

I spoke with Amazon yesterday and they do not have any stock of Sandoz brand, even though it's on their web page.