How to Check Novarel Availability Without Calling Every Pharmacy

If you've been prescribed Novarel (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection) and tried to fill your prescription, you already know the frustration. You call one pharmacy — they're out. You call another — they haven't carried it in months. By the third or fourth call, you're running out of patience and running out of time in your treatment cycle.

The good news: you don't have to call every pharmacy in town. There are faster ways to check Novarel availability in 2026.

Why Is Novarel So Hard to Find?

Novarel has faced ongoing supply issues since the FDA reclassified hCG as a biologic product in March 2020. This restricted compounding pharmacies from producing it, reducing overall supply while demand from fertility clinics stayed steady. The result is intermittent shortages that can make filling your prescription feel like a scavenger hunt.

For a deeper dive into why this is happening, read our explainer on why Novarel is so hard to find.

How to Check Stock Without Calling

1. Use Medfinder

Medfinder is designed specifically for hard-to-find medications like Novarel. Instead of calling pharmacies one by one, you can search for Novarel on Medfinder to see which pharmacies near you have it available. It's the fastest way to check stock for medications experiencing shortages.

2. Check Pharmacy Websites and Apps

Some pharmacy chains let you check medication availability or request transfers through their websites or apps:

• CVS — the CVS app and website let you search for medications and check prescription status. You can also transfer prescriptions between locations.
• Walgreens — similar functionality through the Walgreens app. You can search for a medication and see if it's available for fill at your local store.
• Rite Aid — offers an online prescription checker

Keep in mind that these tools don't always show real-time inventory for specialty medications like Novarel. They work better for common prescriptions.

3. Use GoodRx to Compare and Locate

GoodRx shows pricing at pharmacies near you, and if a pharmacy is showing a price for a drug, it's typically in stock or orderable. While it's primarily a coupon tool, it can serve as a rough stock-checking tool. Search for "Chorionic Gonadotropin" on GoodRx to see local options.

4. Try Specialty Pharmacy Finders

Novarel is often stocked by specialty pharmacies that focus on fertility medications. These include:

• Freedom Fertility Pharmacy
• Encompass Rx
• MDR Pharmacy
• Mandell's Clinical Pharmacy

Many of these pharmacies ship nationwide and can be contacted through their websites. Your fertility clinic likely has a preferred specialty pharmacy they work with — ask them first.

5. Ask Your Fertility Clinic

Many fertility clinics keep Novarel and other hCG products in their own dispensary. If your clinic stocks medications on-site, you may be able to skip the pharmacy entirely. Call your clinic's nursing line or medication coordinator to ask.

If You Prefer to Call

If you'd rather call pharmacies directly, here are some tips to save time:

• Call specialty pharmacies first — they're more likely to stock injectable fertility medications than retail chains
• Ask for the generic — if Novarel specifically isn't available, ask for generic Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection
• Ask if they can order it — some pharmacies can get Novarel within 1-2 business days from their wholesaler, even if it's not currently on the shelf
• Call early in the day — pharmacy staff tend to be less busy in the morning and can check their wholesaler availability

Once You Find It in Stock

When you locate a pharmacy that has Novarel, act quickly:

1. Have your prescription sent over immediately — call your doctor's office and ask them to send the prescription electronically or by phone to the pharmacy
2. Confirm the fill — call the pharmacy to make sure the prescription was received and is being filled
3. Ask about storage — Novarel must be reconstituted before use and refrigerated after mixing. Make sure you understand the storage requirements.
4. Check the price — Novarel costs between $150 and $500+ per vial. Use discount cards and savings programs to lower your cost.

If Novarel still isn't available anywhere, talk to your doctor about alternative hCG products like Pregnyl or Ovidrel that may be easier to find.

Final Thoughts

You shouldn't have to spend hours on the phone trying to fill a critical medication. Tools like Medfinder can help you locate Novarel quickly, and specialty pharmacies are often your best bet for injectable fertility medications. Start your search online, and if you need help, your fertility clinic is your best ally in finding what you need.