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Estradiol Norethindrone shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Estradiol Norethindrone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Reports by product
ResolvedESTALIS 250/50 MCG
50MCG
250MCG · PATCH · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241837 · ended Sep 19, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedESTALIS 250/50 MCG
50MCG
250MCG · PATCH · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241837 · ended Aug 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedESTALIS 140/50 MCG
140MCG
50MCG · PATCH · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241835 · ended Aug 1, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedESTALIS 140/50 MCG
140MCG
50MCG · PATCH · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241835 · ended Dec 10, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedESTALIS 250/50 MCG
250MCG
50MCG · PATCH · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241837 · ended Apr 23, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedESTALIS 140/50 MCG
140MCG
50MCG · PATCH · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241835 · ended Feb 19, 2024 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedESTALIS 140/50 MCG
140MCG
50MCG · PATCH · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241835 · ended Nov 6, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedESTALIS 250/50 MCG
250MCG
50MCG · PATCH · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241837 · ended Nov 6, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedESTALIS 140/50 MCG
140MCG
50MCG · PATCH · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241835 · ended May 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedESTALIS 140/50 MCG
140MCG
50MCG · PATCH · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241835 · ended Feb 24, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedESTALIS 140/50 MCG
140MCG
50MCG · PATCH · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 02241835 · ended Sep 9, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedESTALIS 140/50 MCG
50MCG
140MCG · PATCH · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 02241835 · ended Dec 22, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Showing 12 of 18 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Estradiol Norethindrone. Health Canada has 18 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Estradiol Norethindrone is classified under “PROGESTOGENS AND ESTROGENS IN COMBINATION” (ATC G03FA).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Estradiol Norethindrone be back in stock in Canada?
Estradiol Norethindrone has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Estradiol Norethindrone in shortage?
It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports
Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.