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ATC G03AA11 · Progestogens and Estrogens, Fixed Combinations · updated 2 Nov 2026

Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 4 products from 1 company.

Is there a Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since–
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada4 products 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

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Johnson & Johnson4 JNJ

Listed: Johnson & Johnson JNJ · NYSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group G03AA · Progestogens and Estrogens, Fixed Combinations
Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol5/16Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol3/16Norethisterone and Ethinylestradiol2/16Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol1/16Drospirenone and Estetrol1/16Gestodene and Ethinylestradiol1/16Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CACYCLEN TABLETS (21 DAY) (1X10) discontinuationJANSSEN INCnot givennot givenNot stated
CACYCLEN TABLETS (21 DAY) (1x10) discontinuationJANSSEN INCnot givennot givenNot stated
CACYCLEN TABLETS (28 DAY) (1X10) discontinuationJANSSEN INCnot givennot givenNot stated
CACYCLEN TABLETS (28 DAY) (1x10) discontinuationJANSSEN INCnot givennot givenNot stated

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

Questions

Is there a Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

When will Norgestimate 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 Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol shortages?

Johnson & Johnson.