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CA ATC G03AA07 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage in Canada

Is there a Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol products are reported short in Canada, the first since 11 Feb 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Spain. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CASEASONALE (3 x 91)TEVA CANADA LIMITED11 Feb 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAMIN-OVRAL 21 (1X21)PFIZER CANADA ULC13 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAMIN-OVRAL 28 (1X28)PFIZER CANADA ULC13 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.