PSA: Testosterone enanthate shortage in the US

[ftmichael]

I was just at CVS to refill my T prescription and was told that testosterone enanthate is on backorder and won't be available until 19 July. This is enanthate specifically; cypionate is still available. The pharmacist told me that there's only one company in the US that makes enanthate and they're out of stock for some reason so there's a shortage. If you're on enanthate and you're going to need a refill before late July, I recommend trying to refill it ASAP if you can. Some pharmacies still have vials in stock but I have no idea how long they'll stay available. I had my prescription sent to a different CVS as my local one had already run out of enanthate. Hopefully I'll get it tomorrow as my current vial is nearly empty and tomorrow's shot day!

You can always get your doctor to prescribe you cypionate instead, but if you can get a refill on your current prescription, so much the better.

Comments

[dharma_slut]

Now that's interesting. I'd like to be able to say it's because SO many transmen are going into transition... but I'm betting that there's another reason-- evidently, bodybuilders buy it on the street.

[ftmichael]

I'm not sure if it's related to changing FDA regulations, actually. The pharmacist wasn't entirely clear on that but said it might be the reason. I don't think there's been any sharp increase in bodybuilders, or Trans guys, accessing it.

[dharma_slut]

You're most likely right.