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Ethinyl Estradiol Ethynodiol Diacetate shortage status

Discontinued

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

Ethinyl Estradiol Ethynodiol Diacetate products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
6

Reports by product

Discontinued
DEMULEN 30 (28 DAY PACK)
30MCG 2MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00471526
Discontinued
DEMULEN 30 (21 DAY PACK)
2MG 30MCG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00469327
Resolved
DEMULEN 30 (21 DAY PACK)
2MG 30MCG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00469327 · ended Jul 3, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEMULEN 30 (28 DAY PACK)
30MCG 2MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00471526 · ended Jul 3, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEMULEN 30 (21 DAY PACK)
2MG 30MCG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 00469327 · ended Apr 11, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEMULEN 30 (28 DAY PACK)
30MCG 2MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 00471526 · ended Apr 9, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

One or more Ethinyl Estradiol Ethynodiol Diacetate 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 Ethynodiol Diacetate is classified under “HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC G03AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Ethinyl Estradiol Ethynodiol Diacetate 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 Ethynodiol Diacetate 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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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.