Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team
In June 2018, a wide range of birth control pills were discontinued by their manufacturers. If your birth control was discontinued, don’t worry! Pandia Health will help you find an FDA-approved equivalent with the EXACT SAME dosage and SAME active ingredients as your old birth control. If the birth control you are currently taking has been discontinued, you will automatically receive a new equivalent pill in your next delivery. You don’t need to take any action — we’ve got you covered!
FAQs
Which pills were discontinued?
Lybrel, MonoNessa, Nor-Qd, Ortho-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, TriNessa, TriNessa Lo, Vestura, and Gianvi.
Can I get discontinued pills from another pharmacy?
No. The manufacturers discontinued these pills, meaning they are no longer being produced. No pharmacy will have them once they run out of stock.
Why were these medications discontinued? Are they still safe to use?
The manufacturers of these pills made a financial decision to no longer produce these specific products. The pills that our partner pharmacies provide in their place are FDA-approved, have the same active ingredients and dosage, and are safe to take.
What will you replace them with?
Wondering what your old pill will be replaced by? Read on to find out what has been discontinued and what will replace it.
OLD/DISCONTINUED: Lybrel
NEW/REPLACEMENT: Amethyst
OLD/DISCONTINUED: Mononessa/ Ortho-Cyclen (2.19)
NEW/REPLACEMENT: Previfem, Estarylla, Femynor, norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol, Sprintec, Mili, Vylibra.
OLD/DISCONTINUED: Nor QD 2.23.18 By Allergan
REPLACEMENT: Errin, Nora-Be, Sharobel, Deblitane, Jolivette, Heather, Jencycla, Camila
OLD/DISCONTINUED: Ortho Tri Cyclen/TriNessa (2.19)
NEW/REPLACEMENT: Tri-Sprintec, Tri-Previfem, Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Mili, Tri Norgestimate/Ethinyl Estradiol, Tri-Linyah
OLD/DISCONTINUED: Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo/ TriNessaLo
NEW/REPLACEMENT: Tri-Lo Marzia, Tri-Lo Estarylla, Tri-Lo Sprintec
OLD/DISCONTINUED: Vestura
NEW/REPLACEMENT: Nikki, Loryna, Drospirenone / Ethinyl Estradiol, Yaz
OLD/DISCONTINUED: Gianvi
NEW/REPLACEMENT: Syeda, Zumandimine, Ocella, Drospirenone /Ethinyl estradiol
Who can I contact if I still have questions about these pills?
If you have a question regarding the discontinuation of any of these pills, you can contact the manufacturers’ customer service lines:
Janssen (MonoNessa, Ortho-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, TriNessa, TriNessa Lo) 1-800-JANSSEN 1-800-526-7738
Teva (Vestura) 1 (888) 838-2872
Can I read more about this online?
Yes, you can view additional information about this discontinuation on the FDA website here. Also, Drugs.com has information on the discontinuation of Ortho-Cyclen (last updated February 2019).
Are the replacement pills different?
The replacement pills Pandia Health are offering are no different. While they might come in different packaging or be a different color, the replacement pills contain exactly the same hormones, active ingredients, and dosages. That means they are considered equivalent by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are also equally effective!
Watch our CEO and Co-Founder of Pandia Health, Dr. Sophia Yen, discuss the differences between generic and name-brand birth control here. (Hint: Dr. Yen says you should choose generic over name brand. Watch to find out why!)
Can I request a different medication if I don’t want the FDA-approved equivalent?
If you’re using our telemedicine (online doctor visit) service, our team is always happy to discuss other options with you. Otherwise, you need to ask your provider about your options.
How can Pandia Health help?
At Pandia Health, we pride ourselves on helping you access the right birth control for you. If your birth control is no longer available, we will help you find an equivalent option. We carry ALL generic and name-brand birth control. Plus, get your birth control delivered to your mailbox with FREE delivery, so you’ll never run out of birth control on our watch!
CEO and Co-Founder of Pandia Health, Dr. Sophia Yen discusses the difference between generic brand and name brand birth control and why you should choose generic over name brand!
Can I request a different medication if I don’t want the FDA-approved equivalent?
If you are using our telemedicine (online doctor visit) service, our team is always happy to discuss with you other options. Otherwise, you need to ask your provider about your options.
What if I have more questions?
Got another question about birth control that we haven’t answered yet? Contact us.