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Permanently Discontinued

NOVASEN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 NOVASEN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NOVASEN 650MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 12, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NOVASEN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength650MG
Last updated2018-10-12

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Other Products

ASA ECT 650MG

D.C. LABS LIMITED

650MG · DIN 00092762

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

A.S.A. ENTERIC COATED TAB 650MG

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

650MG · DIN 00361038

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ASA ECT 325MG

SHOPPERS DRUG MART INC.

325MG · DIN 00443565

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ASA TABLETS USP 325 MG

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

325MG · DIN 00036145

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ASA TAB 325MG

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

325MG · DIN 00178403

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ENTERIC COATED ASA TABLETS 325MG

APOTEX INC

325MG · DIN 00510696

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

00229296

Strength

650MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History