NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL vs ORTHO CYCLEN-28

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL	ORTHO CYCLEN-28
Rating	64/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND NORGESTIMATE	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND NORGESTIMATE
Manufacturer	Lupin	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	Kit	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None

norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol ortho cyclen-28

Rating

64/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND NORGESTIMATE

Manufacturer

Lupin

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

Kit

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol or Ortho Cyclen-28?

By our independent rating, Ortho Cyclen-28 scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ortho Cyclen-28?

Both Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ortho Cyclen-28 share the active ingredient Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.