PMS-ASA EC
PHARMASCIENCE INC
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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.
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.
ASA TABLETS USP 325 MG
PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
ASA TAB 325MG
STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.
ENTERIC COATED ASA TABLETS 325MG
APOTEX INC
PMS-ASA
PHARMASCIENCE INC
CORYPHEN 325 TAB
ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC
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
Past Reports for This Drug
PMS-ASA EC has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02303299
DIN 01999648
DIN 01999656
DIN 02028174
DIN 02025337
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
81MG · DIN 02244993
81MG · DIN 02394790
80MG · DIN 02009013
80MG · DIN 02238545
40MG · DIN 02399393