The Sronyx 28 Day Shortage: Where Things Stand in 2026

If you've been on Sronyx 28 Day for months or years, the news that your birth control pill has been discontinued probably hit hard. For many patients, Sronyx was a reliable, well-tolerated, affordable pill — and now it's gone.

In this update, we'll cover the current status of the Sronyx 28 Day shortage, what led to the discontinuation, how much alternatives cost in 2026, and what you can do to keep your birth control on track.

Is Sronyx 28 Day Still in Shortage?

To be precise, Sronyx 28 Day isn't in a "shortage" — it's been discontinued. Mayne Pharma, the sole manufacturer, confirmed in early 2025 that they stopped producing Sronyx. This isn't a temporary supply disruption that will resolve; the product has been permanently removed from the market.

By mid-2025, remaining pharmacy stock was fully depleted across most of the country. In 2026, Sronyx 28 Day is effectively unavailable everywhere. For a detailed explanation of what happened, see our post on why Sronyx is so hard to find.

Why Is Sronyx 28 Day Hard to Find?

Several factors converged to create this situation:

• Manufacturer decision: Mayne Pharma discontinued production, likely due to business factors such as manufacturing costs and competitive pressures in the generic oral contraceptive market.
• Single-source product: Sronyx was made by only one manufacturer. When they stopped, there was no backup supplier.
• Market consolidation: The generic oral contraceptive market has seen ongoing consolidation, with fewer manufacturers producing more products. When any single product is dropped, patients feel the impact immediately.
• Patient demand shifts: Thousands of Sronyx patients suddenly needed to switch to alternatives, briefly straining supply of equivalent formulations like Vienva and Aubra.

How Much Does Sronyx 28 Day (or Its Equivalent) Cost in 2026?

Since Sronyx itself is unavailable, here's what its equivalent formulations cost:

• With insurance: Most health insurance plans cover generic oral contraceptives at $0 copay under the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate. This applies to Vienva, Aubra, Lutera, Aviane, and other equivalents.
• Without insurance (cash price): The average retail price for a 28-day pack of levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol 0.1/0.02 mg ranges from $40 to $70 at most chain pharmacies.
• With a discount card: GoodRx, SingleCare, and similar programs can bring the price down to $15 to $25 per pack at participating pharmacies.

For a complete guide to saving money, including coupons and patient assistance programs, read our post on how to save money on Sronyx 28 Day alternatives.

New Options for Sronyx Patients in 2026

While losing your specific brand is frustrating, you have several excellent options:

Direct Equivalents (Same Hormones, Same Doses)

These pills contain the exact same active ingredients as Sronyx — levonorgestrel 0.1 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg:

• Vienva
• Aubra
• Lutera
• Aviane
• Falmina
• Larissia
• Orsythia

For detailed comparisons, see our full guide on alternatives to Sronyx 28 Day.

Telehealth Options

If you need a new prescription quickly, telehealth platforms can help. Many services specialize in contraceptive prescribing and can send a prescription for an equivalent pill directly to your pharmacy. Read more about finding a prescriber for Sronyx alternatives.

Other Contraceptive Methods

Some patients use this transition as an opportunity to explore other birth control options entirely, such as:

• Hormonal IUDs (Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta) — long-acting, low maintenance
• Implants (Nexplanon) — effective for up to 3 years
• NuvaRing or Annovera — vaginal rings that deliver similar hormones
• Patch (Xulane) — weekly application instead of daily pills

How to Find Sronyx Alternatives in Stock

Use Medfinder to search for equivalent formulations at pharmacies near you. You can also try:

• Calling independent pharmacies, which may have stock that chain pharmacies don't
• Asking your pharmacist to check wholesaler availability
• Requesting your prescriber specify multiple acceptable alternatives on the prescription

For more strategies, see our guide on how to find Sronyx 28 Day in stock near you.

Final Thoughts

The Sronyx 28 Day discontinuation is permanent, and patients should plan accordingly. The silver lining is that multiple identical alternatives remain available and affordable. Work with your prescriber to switch to an equivalent, use discount tools to keep costs low, and lean on resources like Medfinder to track down availability.

We'll continue to update this post as new information becomes available. For questions about side effects on your new pill, check out our guide on Sronyx side effects and what to expect.