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Mayne And Mithra Receive Australian Nextstellis Approval

Launch Expected In Mid-2022 After TGA Endorses Estetrol/Drospirenone Contraceptive

 
• By Dave Wallace

Mayne Pharma and Mithra have revealed launch plans in Australia for their Nextstellis oral contraceptive that combines the novel estrogen estetrol with drospirenone, following approval by the TGA.

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Mayne sees potential in the Australian contraceptive market • Source: Shutterstock

Mayne Pharma says it plans to launch the Nextstellis (estetrol/drospirenone) 14.2mg/3mg oral contraceptive tablets developed by Mithra Pharmaceuticals in Australia in mid-2022, after the country’s Therapeutic Goods Administration approved the product.

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