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Active Shortage

ASA EC

SANIS HEALTH 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 there a shortage of ASA EC in Canada?

Yes. ASA EC 81MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated December 23, 2024).

Why is ASA EC not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will ASA EC be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file4 products · 1 same form & route
Affected strength81MG
Report last updated2024-12-23
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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 325MG

VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC

325MG · DIN 00530336

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ASPIRIN EXTRA STRENGTH

BAYER INC

500MG · DIN 02150336

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ASPIRIN COATED FOR DELAYED RELEASE REGULAR STRENGTH

BAYER INC

325MG · DIN 02150417

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ASAPHEN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

80MG · DIN 02009013

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

DIN

02426811

Strength

81MG

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 Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History