Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to norethindrone
4 other medicines are given the same way (oral) and in the same FDA class as norethindrone or labeled mainly for the same use (birth control); 2 are in its class, progestins: levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel; the others include 1 progesterone agonist/antagonist (FDA labels read October 8, 2026). In the same class, the lowest pharmacy cost is $0.154 per falmina-28 tablet (what pharmacies paid in the NADAC survey; strengths differ).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norethindroneprogestin | this medicine | 17 labelers | $0.290 per tablet 5 mg tablet | No | 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 |
| Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrelprogestin-containing intrauterine system · same class | Birth control | 4 labelers | $0.154 per tablet 28 tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel | Birth control | 2 labelers | $0.302 per tablet 28 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?
- Norethindrone: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls
- Levonorgestrel vs norethindrone
- two records side by side