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Permanently Discontinued

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:100 000 INJECTION USP

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE 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 there a shortage of LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:100 000 INJECTION USP in Canada?

Yes. LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:100 000 INJECTION USP 20MG 10MCG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated May 11, 2026).

Why is LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:100 000 INJECTION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:100 000 INJECTION USP be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is June 15, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength20MG 10MCG
Last updated2019-03-28

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

01901915

Strength

20MG 10MCG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

BLOCK/INFILTRATION

Active Ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE EPINEPHRINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-03-28

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:100 000 INJECTION USP has 3 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.