Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone
6 other medicines are given the same way (oral) and in the same FDA class as ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone or labeled mainly for the same use (birth control); 5 are in its class, estrogens: estradiol, levonorgestrel, estrogens conjugated, bazedoxifene and estrogens conjugated and 1 more; the others include 1 progesterone agonist/antagonist (FDA labels read October 8, 2026). In the same class, the lowest pharmacy cost is $0.0635 per estradiol 1 mg tablet (what pharmacies paid in the NADAC survey; strengths differ).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone?
Birth control lists all 24 medicines labeled for it, by any route. Each row shows the conditions both labels name. They are listed as public records, not as substitutes: whether one can replace another depends on the person and is a prescriber's decision.
| Medicine and FDA class | Shared indication | Generic labelers (oral) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethinyl estradiol and norethindroneestrogen | this medicine | 15 labelers | $0.181 per tablet 21 1-20 tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Estradiolestrogen · same class | Osteoporosis, Menopause symptoms | 21 labelers | $0.0635 per tablet 1 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Levonorgestrelprogestin-containing intrauterine device · same class | Birth control | 33 labelers | $6.33 per tablet 1.5 mg tablet | No | No current entry |
| Estrogens conjugatedestrogen · same class | Osteoporosis, Menopause symptoms | 1 labeler | $5.47 per tablet 0.625 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Bazedoxifene and estrogens conjugatedestrogen agonist/antagonist · same class | Osteoporosis | none listed | $6.48 per tablet 0.45-20 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Drospirenone and estradiolestrogen · same class | Menopause symptoms | none listed | $6.37 per tablet 0.25 mg-0.5 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Ulipristalprogesterone agonist/antagonist | Birth control | none listed | $37.10 per tablet 30 mg tablet | No | No current entry |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; FDA NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay for each?
The headline NADAC price per unit of each medicine's most widely listed form; strengths differ, so compare like with like on each record.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price
What next?
- Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls