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ATC G03AB03 · Progestogens and Estrogens, Sequential Preparations

Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 15 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Countries1/15
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since11 Feb 20269 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Canada
SEASONIQUE (2X91)SEASONIQUE (2X91)today

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Teva1 TEVA

Listed: Teva TEVA · NYSE / TASE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group G03AB · Progestogens and Estrogens, Sequential Preparations
Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol1/15Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol1/15Progestogens and Estrogens, Sequential Preparations1/15norgestimate and ethinylestradiol1/15

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CASEASONIQUE (2X91)TEVA CANADA LIMITED11 Feb 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.