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Ethinyl Estradiol Norethindrone (Ortho) shortage status

Discontinued

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Ethinyl Estradiol Norethindrone products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.

A combined birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy.

Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
2

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Discontinued
ORTHO 7/7/7 TABLETS (21 DAY)
0.035MG 0.035MG 0.035MG 0.5MG 0.75MG 1MG · TABLET · JANSSEN INC
DIN 00602957
Discontinued
ORTHO 7/7/7 TABLETS (28 DAY)
0.035MG 0.035MG 0.035MG 0.5MG 0.75MG 1MG · TABLET · JANSSEN INC
DIN 00602965

What's happening

One or more Ethinyl Estradiol Norethindrone products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Ethinyl Estradiol Norethindrone is classified under “HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC G03AB).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Ethinyl Estradiol Norethindrone used for?

A combined birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy.

When will Ethinyl Estradiol Norethindrone be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Ethinyl Estradiol Norethindrone in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

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.

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Related drugs (hormonal contraceptives for systemic use)

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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.