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 325MG 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 file3 products · 1 same form & route

Affected strength325MG

Report last updated2018-10-12

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

Closest Matches

ASPIRIN COATED FOR DELAYED RELEASE REGULAR STRENGTH

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325MG · DIN 02150417

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ASA 325MG

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325MG · DIN 00530336

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ASAPHEN

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Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

00216666

Strength

325MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-12

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

NOVASEN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2018-10-12

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

ACETAMINOPHEN WITH CODEINE - CAPLET

DIN 02143933

DIN 00834319

3.5MG · DIN 02438399

0.5MG · DIN 02301407

100MG · DIN 02420155

200MG · DIN 02420163