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NORGESTIMATE & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

All products: general benefit

Other products in the same Health Canada class (G03A, G03AB) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Desogestrel + ethinyl estradiol (Marvelon 21): general benefit
  • Ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel (Alesse 21): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone (Brevicon): general benefit
  • Drospirenone (Slynd): general benefit
  • Drospirenone + ethinyl estradiol (Yasmin 21): general benefit
  • Ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone (Minestrin 1/20): general benefit

3 more in the class list below

Tri-Cira 28 · DIN 02508095 · 3 Phase · tablets, 28-pack

General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit
Write on scriptno code needed
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
1 brand, same coverage
Tri-Cira 28 · DIN 02508095 Manufacturer: Apotex Inc.; listing date 2021-04-30 Health Canada: Marketed since 2021-03-08 · brand TRI-CIRA 28 · ATC G03AB09 NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYLESTRADIOL · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients NORGESTIMATE 0.215 MG, NORGESTIMATE 0.25 MG, NORGESTIMATE 0.18 MG, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL 0.035 MG, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL 0.035 MG, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL 0.035 MG · company Apotex inc · schedule Prescription
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Tri-Cira 28: Formulary list price $14.3900/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $14.3900 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=99745 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02508095)

Source record
DIN 02508095: Tri-Cira 28 Raw flags: sec3=Y Item: 683200083; group id 803; item number 1966; lccId None; manufacturer id APX Source form: Tab-28 Pk; strength: 3 Phase Recorded listing: General benefit Source prices (unrounded): $14.3900; ministry $14.3900 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02508095 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=99745
Interchangeable products
Tri-Cyclen · DIN 02029421 · not recorded Tri-Jordyna 28 · DIN 02486318 · $14.3900
Shortage status: active shortage (reported 2026-05-05, last updated 2026-05-07); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02508095
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Other drugs in the same formulary class (68:32 Progestogens and Oral Contraceptives) and how they are covered

Matched class: 68:32 Progestogens and Oral Contraceptives

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: DESOGESTREL & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, DROSPIRENONE, DROSPIRENONE & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & NORETHINDRONE, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & NORETHINDRONE ACETATE, LEVONORGESTREL Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & LEVONORGESTREL, MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE, NORETHINDRONE 68:32 Progestogens and Oral Contraceptives

DESOGESTREL & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

· 12 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.15mg & 0.03mg, 3 Phase · Tab-21 Pk, Tab-28 Pk, Tabs-21 Pk, Tabs-28 Pk

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & LEVONORGESTREL

· 20 products · General benefit (18), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (2) · strengths: 20mcg & 100mcg, 0.03mg & 0.15mg, 3 Phase · Tab-21 Pk, Tab-28 Pk, Tab-91 Pk

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & NORETHINDRONE

· 6 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.035mg & 0.5mg, 0.035mg & 1mg, 3 Phase · Tab-21 Pk, Tab-28 Pk

DROSPIRENONE

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 4mg · Tab-28 Tab Pk

DROSPIRENONE & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

· 9 products · General benefit · strengths: 3.0mg & 0.03mg, 3.0mg & 0.02mg · Tab-21 Pk, Tab-28 Pk

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & NORETHINDRONE ACETATE

· 4 products · General benefit · strengths: 0.02mg & 1mg, 0.03mg & 1.5mg · Tab-21 Pk, Tab-28 Pk

LEVONORGESTREL

· 4 products · General benefit · strengths: 1.5mg · Tab-1 Tab Pk

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE

· 10 products · Temporary benefit (2), General benefit; DIN status E (meaning unconfirmed); confirm discontinuation/availability with Health Canada (3), General benefit (4), Listed, not a benefit (1) · strengths: 150mg/mL, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 100mg · Inj Sol-1mL Pref Syr, Tab

NORETHINDRONE

· 3 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (2) · strengths: 0.35mg · Tab-28 Pk

DIENOGEST

· 5 products · Limited Use, codes 432 · strengths: 2mg · Tab

CYPROTERONE ACETATE & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

· 6 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 2mg & 0.035mg · Tab-21 Pk

PROGESTERONE

· 8 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 100mg · Cap Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 68:32
Full class listing Related classes: 68:04 Corticosteroids, 68:08 Androgens, 68:12 Contraceptives, 68:16 Estrogens, 68:20 Anti-Diabetic Agents, 68:24 Parathyroid Agents, 68:28 Pituitary Agents, 68:36 Thyroids, 68:38 Anti-Thyroids Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
Other drugs whose Health Canada label lists a similar indication: conception control
From Health Canada product monographs; label wording only, not a treatment recommendation. Matching is lexical and uses one held product label per generic; formulations and qualifying criteria may differ. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: DESOGESTREL & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, DROSPIRENONE & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL DESOGESTREL & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL · General benefit • Conception control PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00077799.PDF; date NOV 20, 2024; DIN 02042479; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph DROSPIRENONE & ETHINYL ESTRADIOL · General benefit • Conception Control PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00080997.PDF; date 2025-07-07; DIN 02261723; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & ETONOGESTREL · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit • Conception control PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00077755.PDF; date DEC 12, 2004; DIN 02253186; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph ETHINYL ESTRADIOL & LEVONORGESTREL · General benefit (18), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (2) 1 Indications TRIQUILAR (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) is indicated for: • Conception control 1.1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (˂16 years of age): Based on the data submitted and reviewed by Health Canada, Health Canada has authorized an indication in women of reproductive age. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00081001.PDF; date 2025-07-07; DIN 00707503; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph NORETHINDRONE · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (2) INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE MOVISSE Tablets are indicated for conception control. PM: https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00085300.PDF; date JUL 10, 2026; DIN 02410303; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph Coverage source: ON formulary extract 2026-08-26
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1. Indications TRI-CIRA LOTM 21 and TRI-CIRA LOTM 28 (Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets) are indicated for:  Conception control. 1.1. Pediatrics Pediatrics (< 16 years of age): Based on the data submitted and reviewed by Health Canada, the safety and efficacy of TRI-CIRA LOTM 21 and TRI-CIRA LOTM 28 in pediatric patients has not been established; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for pediatric use. See 7.1.3 Pediatrics. 1.2. Geriatrics Geriatrics (> 65 years of age): TRI-CIRA LOTM 21 and TRI-CIRA LOTM 28 are not indicated for use in post- menopausal women. See 7.1.4 Geriatrics. https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00081457.PDF PM date: 2025-08-21 Source product: TRI-CIRA LO 21; DIN 02401967; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.

Availability

Tri-Cira 28 · DIN 02508095 Shortage status: active shortage (reported 2026-05-05, last updated 2026-05-07); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02508095

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