Ethinylestradiol/etonogestrel vaginal - Organon
Alternative Names: Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol; NuvaRing; SCH-900702Latest Information Update: 05 Nov 2023
At a glance
- Originator Organon
- Developer Merck & Co
- Class Alkylated estrogenic steroids; Hormonal contraceptives; Norpregnanes; Norpregnatrienes; Progesterone congeners
- Mechanism of Action Estrogen receptor agonists; Progesterone receptor agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Pregnancy
Most Recent Events
- 12 Dec 2019 First Generic equivalent EluRyng™ approved and available in USA
- 25 Jan 2018 Ethinylestradiol/etonogestrel vaginal ring licensed to Grunenthal for commercialisation and distribution in Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Mexico and Peru
- 21 Sep 2017 No recent reports on development identified - Phase-III for Pregnancy (Prevention) in China (Vaginal)