LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
PFIZER CANADA ULC
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 LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 28, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
PREATTACHED LTA KIT
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
XYLOCARD
ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
XYLOCAINE MPF 1%
ASTRAZENECA L.P.
XYLOCAINE 2% EPIDURAL
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
XYLOCAINE JELLY 2%
ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
LIDOCAINE HCL INJ 20MG/ML
INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.
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.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Injection USP
Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Injection USP: Affected lot may contain particles.
Highest health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
0.4% Lidocaine Hydrochloride & 5% Dextrose Injection
0.4% Lidocaine Hydrochloride & 5% Dextrose Injection: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots. (Updated with new lot numbers)
Highest health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
DIN
00884154
Strength
10MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
BLOCK/INFILTRATION
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Shortage History
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Business reasons
Other (Please describe in comments)
Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 02511053
20MG · DIN 02511061
40MG · DIN 02511045
DIN 02544040
5MG · DIN 01947664
10MG · DIN 01947672
20MG · DIN 01947680
40MG · DIN 01947699
DIN 02237367
DIN 02237368
DIN 02237369
50MG · DIN 02401347