Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel (Portia, Ovima) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Also sold as: Portia, Ovima, Min-Ovral, Laylaa
Some Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel products are in shortage in Canada (3 of 18 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
A combination hormonal contraceptive (birth control pill) used to prevent pregnancy.
Products affected
3 / 18
In shortage since
Nov 5, 2025
Reports on file
58
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
SEASONALE
0.03MG
0.15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02296659 · since Feb 11, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
AVIANE 21
20MCG
100MCG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02298538 · since Nov 5, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
AVIANE 28
20MCG
100MCG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02298546 · since Nov 5, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DIN 02424290 · ended Sep 29, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ALYSENA 21
100MCG
20MCG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02387875 · ended Sep 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ALYSENA 21
100MCG
20MCG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02387875 · ended Aug 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 58 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel is currently affected by 3 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel is classified under “HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC G03AA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel used for?
A combination hormonal contraceptive (birth control pill) used to prevent pregnancy.
When will Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel 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 Levonorgestrel 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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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.