Shortage Avoided

CARBOCAINE 2%

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

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 there a shortage of CARBOCAINE 2% in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for CARBOCAINE 2% 20MG is marked resolved (last updated November 23, 2017).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusShortage Avoided

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength20MG

Last updated2017-11-23

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02242001

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRACAUDAL EPIDURAL

Active Ingredient

MEPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-11-23

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Source

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