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Caffeine Acetylsalicylic Acid (Anacin Extra Strength, Anacin) shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Some Caffeine Acetylsalicylic Acid products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 2 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.

A pain reliever combining aspirin with caffeine for headaches and minor aches.

Products affected

1 / 2

In shortage since

Apr 23, 2023

Reports on file

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Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage

ANACIN

32MG 325MG · TABLET · PALADIN LABS INC.

DIN 02332450 · since Apr 23, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

To be discontinued

ANACIN

32MG 325MG · TABLET · PALADIN LABS INC.

DIN 02332450

Discontinued

ANACIN EXTRA STRENGTH

500MG 32MG · TABLET · PALADIN LABS INC

DIN 02332469

What's happening

Caffeine Acetylsalicylic Acid is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by PALADIN LABS INC..

The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.

If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.

Caffeine Acetylsalicylic Acid is classified under “OTHER ANALGESICS AND ANTIPYRETICS” (ATC N02BA).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Caffeine Acetylsalicylic Acid used for?

A pain reliever combining aspirin with caffeine for headaches and minor aches.

When will Caffeine Acetylsalicylic Acid be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Caffeine Acetylsalicylic Acid in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Possible alternatives in the same class (other analgesics and antipyretics)

Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.

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Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.