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 January 15, 2019).
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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
2019-01-15
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
10MG · DIN 02483513
20MG · DIN 02483548
15MG · DIN 02483521
100MG · DIN 02451816
50MG · DIN 02244265
70MG · DIN 02244266
DIN 02549891
DIN 02482592
200MG · DIN 02387174
0.05% · DIN 00862975
0.05% · DIN 00688622