Active ShortageTier 3 — Critical

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND EPINEPHRINE 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 there a shortage of LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP in Canada?

Yes. LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP 0.01MG 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 6, 2026).

Why is LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP not available?

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

When will LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND EPINEPHRINE 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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StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Expected resolution~7 months remaining (estimate)

Affected strength0.01MG 20MG

Report last updated2026-10-06

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Health Canada classes this as a Tier 3 shortage, its highest-impact category. If you rely on this medication, talk to your pharmacist or care team now rather than waiting for your supply to run low.

Estimated Resolution

2027-06-15

~7 months remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

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DIN

01901915

Strength

0.01MG 20MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

BLOCK/INFILTRATION

Active Ingredient

EPINEPHRINE LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Tier 3 — Critical

Last Updated

2026-10-06

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2019-03-28

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2019-03-26

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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

40MG · DIN 02511045

20MG · DIN 02511061

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672