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DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL TABLETS USP 28
GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
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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 DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL TABLETS USP 28 discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL TABLETS USP 28 3MG 0.03MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL TABLETS USP 28 not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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DIN
02421445
Strength
3MG 0.03MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
DROSPIRENONE ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-10-27
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL TABLETS USP 28 has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02466783
DIN 02462060
DIN 02421437
30MG · DIN 02518910
750MG · DIN 02528495
20MG · DIN 02544369
5MG · DIN 02519852
10MG · DIN 02519860
600MG · DIN 02410990
800MG · DIN 02411008
40MG · DIN 02469820
20MG · DIN 02469812