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CA ATC N02BA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Acetylsalicylic Acid shortage in Canada
Is there an Acetylsalicylic Acid shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Acetylsalicylic Acid products are reported short in Canada, the first since 15 Apr 2016. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ASATAB EC 325MG (100; 1000) | ODAN LABORATORIES LTD | 15 Apr 2016 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ASATAB EC 650MG (100; 1000) | ODAN LABORATORIES LTD | 15 Apr 2016 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO ASA TAB 325MG (100 BTL & 500 BTL & 1000 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | SNS-ASA EC (500) | SANIS HEALTH INC | 10 Mar 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.