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ATC G03AB03 · Progestogens and Estrogens, Sequential Preparations · updated 4 Nov 2026

Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since11 Feb 20269 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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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 shortageNew ZealandNo 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 Ethinylestradiol1/16Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol1/16Progestogens and Estrogens, Sequential Preparations1/16norgestimate and ethinylestradiol1/16

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.

Questions

Is there a Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

When will Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Canada: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortages?

Teva.