FDA acknowledges estrogen patch shortage, says it’s working to increase supply

By: Kelcie Moseley-Morris

Outlets: Stateline

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 334

Last Updated: 20 hours, 33 minutes ago

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it’s helping manufacturers increase the supply of estrogen-based hormonal patches and acknowledged a current nationwide shortage as more women seek hormonal therapies for symptoms related to menopause.

In a release earlier this month, the FDA said it is expediting actions to increase supply, and said all six manufacturers are working to expand capacity and prioritize production of the patches.

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