LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:100 000 INJECTION USP
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
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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 1% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:100 000 INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:100 000 INJECTION USP 10MG 10MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 26, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:100 000 INJECTION USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
DIN
01901958
Strength
10MG 10MCG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
BLOCK/INFILTRATION
Active Ingredient
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE EPINEPHRINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-03-26
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:100 000 INJECTION USP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.