FDA drug class
Progestins list
Every FDA-approved prescription drug the FDA NDC directory tags with the Progestin [EPC] class, with brand names and DEA schedules.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
The FDA NDC directory lists 7 single-ingredient drugs in this class: etonogestrel, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, levonorgestrel, medroxyprogesterone acetate, megestrol acetate, norethindrone, norethindrone acetate. Another 11 combination products include one of them.
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Progestins (18)
| Drug | Brand names | Type | NDC listings | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etonogestrel | Nexplanon | Single ingredient | 1 | Not controlled |
| Hydroxyprogesterone caproate | None listed | Single ingredient | 1 | Not controlled |
| Levonorgestrel | Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, Skyla | Single ingredient | 5 | Not controlled |
| Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Depo-Provera, Provera, Depo-SubQ Provera | Single ingredient | 49 | Not controlled |
| Megestrol acetate | None listed | Single ingredient | 24 | Not controlled |
| Norethindrone | Nora BE, Lyleq, Emzahh, Incassia | Single ingredient | 18 | Not controlled |
| Norethindrone acetate | Gallifrey | Single ingredient | 8 | Not controlled |
| Drospirenone and estradiol | Angeliq | Combination | 2 | Not controlled |
| Estradiol and levonorgestrel | Climara Pro | Combination | 1 | Not controlled |
| Estradiol and norethindrone acetate | Activella | Combination | 20 | Not controlled |
| Etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol | NuvaRing | Combination | 11 | Not controlled |
| Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol | Twirla | Combination | 4 | Not controlled |
| Medroxyprogesterone acetate and estrogens conjugated | Prempro | Combination | 4 | Not controlled |
| Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol | Gwyn Lo | Combination | 9 | Not controlled |
| Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol | Jinteli, Junel, Loestrin, Aurovela 1.5/30 | Combination | 20 | Not controlled |
| Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol | Nortrel | Combination | 1 | Not controlled |
| Relugolix, estradiol and norethindrone acetate | Myfembree | Combination | 1 | Not controlled |
| Segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol | Annovera | Combination | 1 | Not controlled |
FDA established pharmacologic class: Progestin [EPC].
Questions
What drugs are Progestins?
The FDA NDC directory lists 7 single-ingredient drugs in this class: etonogestrel, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, levonorgestrel, medroxyprogesterone acetate, megestrol acetate, norethindrone, norethindrone acetate. Another 11 combination products include one of them.
Where does this list come from?
From the established pharmacologic class (EPC) field FDA publishes for each listing in the NDC directory. A drug is listed when most of its prescription listings carry the class.
Related
- EtonogestrelNexplanon
- LevonorgestrelMirena, Kyleena
- Medroxyprogesterone acetateDepo-Provera, Provera
- Megestrol acetateFDA label
- NorethindroneNora BE, Lyleq
- Norethindrone acetateGallifrey
- Drospirenone and estradiolAngeliq
- Estradiol and levonorgestrelClimara Pro
- All drug classesFDA EPC
- Controlled substances by scheduleDEA list
- Generic drug lookupFDA Orange Book
- NDC lookupFDA NDC directory
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