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Levonorgestrel shortage status

No current shortage

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

Levonorgestrel has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
6

Reports by product

Resolved
CONTINGENCY ONE
1.5MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02425009 · ended Jan 30, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BACKUP PLAN ONESTEP
1.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02433532 · ended Oct 19, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CONTINGENCY ONE
1.5MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02425009 · ended Feb 2, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BACKUP PLAN ONESTEP
1.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02433532 · ended Feb 19, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
JAYDESS
13.5MG · INSERT (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · BAYER INC
DIN 02408295
Resolved
CONTINGENCY ONE
1.5MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02425009 · ended May 11, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Levonorgestrel. Health Canada has 6 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Levonorgestrel is classified under “HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC G03AD).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Levonorgestrel be back in stock in Canada?

Levonorgestrel has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Levonorgestrel 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.

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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.