NUVARING
MERCK 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 there a shortage of NUVARING in Canada?
Not currently. The most recent shortage report for NUVARING 2.6MG 11.4MG is marked resolved (last updated February 4, 2020).
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
02253186
Strength
2.6MG 11.4MG
Dosage Form
RING (SLOW-RELEASE)
Route
VAGINAL
Active Ingredient
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL ETONOGESTREL
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-02-04
Reason for Shortage
Delay in shipping of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
NUVARING has 4 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 00782327
20MG · DIN 02483548
10MG · DIN 02483513
15MG · DIN 02483521
100MG · DIN 02451816
50MG · DIN 02244265
70MG · DIN 02244266
DIN 02549891
DIN 02482592
200MG · DIN 02387174
0.05% · DIN 00688622
0.05% · DIN 00862975