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Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel shortage status

Partial shortage

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

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.
Products affected
3 / 18
In shortage since
Nov 5, 2025
Reports on file
58
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

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.
Resolved
LAYLAA 28
100MCG 20MCG · TABLET · LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02424290 · ended May 25, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
ALYSENA 21
20MCG 100MCG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02387875 · ended Apr 16, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AUDRINA 21
20MCG 100MCG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02532174 · ended Feb 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AUDRINA 28
20MCG 100MCG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02532182 · ended Feb 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SEASONALE
0.03MG 0.15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02296659 · ended Oct 1, 2025 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
LAYLAA 21
0.02MG 0.1MG · TABLET · LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02424282 · ended Sep 29, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LAYLAA 28
0.02MG 0.1MG · TABLET · LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED
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

Common questions

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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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.