Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

PMS-ASA EC

PHARMASCIENCE INC

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 PMS-ASA EC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-ASA EC 325MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-ASA EC not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength325MG
Last updated2017-04-07

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 325MG

SHOPPERS DRUG MART INC.

325MG · DIN 00443565

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ASA TABLETS USP 325 MG

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

325MG · DIN 00036145

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ASA TAB 325MG

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

325MG · DIN 00178403

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ENTERIC COATED ASA TABLETS 325MG

APOTEX INC

325MG · DIN 00510696

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-ASA

PHARMASCIENCE INC

325MG · DIN 00040851

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CORYPHEN 325 TAB

ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC

325MG · DIN 00403350

Same 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

02284529

Strength

325MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

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Shortage History