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Norethindrone Ethinyl Estradiol Ethinyl Estradiol Norethindrone shortage status

Discontinued

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

Norethindrone Ethinyl Estradiol Ethinyl Estradiol Norethindrone products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
5

Reports by product

Discontinued
SYNPHASIC 21 TABLETS
1.0MG 0.035MG 0.035MG 0.5MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02187108
To be discontinued
SYNPHASIC 28 TABLETS
0.5MG 1.0MG 0.035MG 0.035MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02187116
Resolved
SYNPHASIC 28 TABLETS
1.0MG 0.5MG 0.035MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02187116 · ended Mar 19, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SYNPHASIC 21 TABLETS
0.5MG 0.035MG 1.0MG 0.035MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02187108 · ended Mar 12, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SYNPHASIC 28 TABLETS
0.035MG 0.5MG 1.0MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02187116 · ended Feb 22, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

One or more Norethindrone Ethinyl Estradiol 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.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Norethindrone Ethinyl Estradiol 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 Norethindrone Ethinyl Estradiol 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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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.