Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel
3 other medicines are given the same way (oral) and in the same FDA class as ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel or labeled mainly for the same use (birth control); the others include 1 progestin-containing intrauterine device, 1 progestin and 1 progesterone agonist/antagonist (FDA labels read October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel?
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 norgestrel | this medicine | 2 labelers | $0.302 per tablet 28 tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Levonorgestrelprogestin-containing intrauterine device | Birth control | 33 labelers | $6.33 per tablet 1.5 mg tablet | No | No current entry |
| Norethindroneprogestin | Birth control | 17 labelers | $0.290 per tablet 5 mg tablet | No | 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 norgestrel: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls