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low-dose estradiol/noresterone — Competitive Intelligence Brief
marketed
Oral contraceptive (combined estrogen-progestin)
Estrogen receptors (ER-α, ER-β) and progesterone receptors (PR)
Contraception / Women's Health
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
low-dose estradiol/noresterone (low-dose estradiol/noresterone) — Organon and Co. Low-dose estradiol and noresterone work together as hormonal contraceptives by suppressing ovulation and altering cervical mucus and endometrial conditions to prevent pregnancy.
Comparator set (6 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| low-dose estradiol/noresterone TARGET | low-dose estradiol/noresterone | Organon and Co | marketed | Oral contraceptive (combined estrogen-progestin) | Estrogen receptors (ER-α, ER-β) and progesterone receptors (PR) | |
| Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestimate Oral Tablet | Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestimate Oral Tablet | University of Colorado, Denver | marketed | Oral contraceptive (combined estrogen-progestin) | Estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor | |
| YAZ® | YAZ® | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | marketed | Oral contraceptive (combined estrogen-progestin) | Progesterone receptor, estrogen receptor, mineralocorticoid receptor | |
| Microgestin® | Microgestin® | Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | marketed | Oral contraceptive (combined estrogen-progestin) | Estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor | |
| Estradiol valerate / dienogest | Estradiol valerate / dienogest | Helsinki University Central Hospital | marketed | Oral contraceptive (combined estrogen-progestin) | Estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor | |
| FEMCON® Fe | FEMCON® Fe | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | marketed | Oral contraceptive (combined estrogen-progestin) | Estrogen and progesterone receptors; LH/FSH suppression | |
| All participants (Aviane) | All participants (Aviane) | Oregon Health and Science University | marketed | Oral contraceptive (combined estrogen-progestin) | Progesterone receptor, estrogen receptor |
Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)
Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)
Patent timeline (forward window)
Sponsor landscape (Oral contraceptive (combined estrogen-progestin) class)
- Bayer · 3 drugs in this class
- Organon and Co · 2 drugs in this class
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA · 2 drugs in this class
- University of Colorado, Denver · 1 drug in this class
- Oregon Health and Science University · 1 drug in this class
- Helsinki University Central Hospital · 1 drug in this class
- Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 drug in this class
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Cite this brief
Drug Landscape (2026). low-dose estradiol/noresterone — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/low-dose-estradiol-noresterone. Accessed 2026-05-16.
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