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CA ATC N02BA51 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Combinations excl. Psycholeptics shortage in Canada
Is there an Acetylsalicylic Acid, Combinations excl. Psycholeptics shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Acetylsalicylic Acid, Combinations excl. Psycholeptics products are reported short in Canada, the first since 23 Apr 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ANACIN (50, 100 and 200 tabs) | PALADIN LABS INC. | 23 Apr 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ANACIN (200 tablets) discontinuation | PALADIN LABS INC. | not given | not given | Not stated |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.