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 March 31, 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 file3 products · 1 same form & route

Affected strength325MG

Report last updated2017-03-31

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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VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC

325MG · DIN 00530336

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ASAPHEN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

80MG · DIN 02009013

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

02284529

Strength

325MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-03-31

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-ASA EC has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2017-04-07

Permanently Discontinued

Manufacturing issues

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