Currently in shortage
Packaging line disruption at Bayer Germany facility. Consistent oral contraceptive use important — do not miss doses.
Expected resolution: 30 June 2025
Alternatives:
- Microgynon 20 ED — lower dose ethinylestradiol, same class
- Yasmin — drospirenone/ethinylestradiol
- Discuss alternatives with prescriber if preferred brand unavailable
levonorgestrel
Mirena
52 mg · intrauterine device · Intrauterine Device
PBS Pricing
| General patient co-payment | $31.60 |
| Concession co-payment | $7.70 |
| Full dispensed price | $31.60 |
PBS Information
- Item code
- CON009
- Drug name
- levonorgestrel
- Brand name
- Mirena
- Manufacturer
- Bayer
- Formulation
- intrauterine device
- Strength
- 52 mg
- Max quantity
- 1 units
- Max repeats
- 0
- PBS listed
- Yes
- Therapeutic group
- Intrauterine Device
TGA Reference: TGA-MSI-2025-026 · Sponsor: Bayer Australia Ltd
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