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CA ATC G03AB09 · updated 2 Nov 2026

norgestimate and ethinylestradiol shortage in Canada

Is there a norgestimate and ethinylestradiol shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 norgestimate and ethinylestradiol products are reported short in Canada, the first since 5 May 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATRI-CIRA 28 (28 BLS)APOTEX INC5 May 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATRI-CIRA 21 (21 BLS)APOTEX INC5 May 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.