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Shortage Avoided

BREVICON 0.5/35 TABLETS (28-DAY PACK)

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of BREVICON 0.5/35 TABLETS (28-DAY PACK) in Canada?

Yes. BREVICON 0.5/35 TABLETS (28-DAY PACK) .5MG .035MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated May 19, 2026).

Why is BREVICON 0.5/35 TABLETS (28-DAY PACK) not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will BREVICON 0.5/35 TABLETS (28-DAY PACK) be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is March 19, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusShortage Avoided

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength.5MG .035MG

Last updated2024-07-31

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02187094

Strength

.5MG .035MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NORETHINDRONE ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-07-31

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

BREVICON 0.5/35 TABLETS (28-DAY PACK) has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-05-19

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

40MG · DIN 02511053

20MG · DIN 02511061

40MG · DIN 02511045

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672