Active Shortage

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

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 September 24, 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?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength0.01MG 20MG

Last updated2026-09-24

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?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02436221

Strength

0.01MG 20MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

BLOCK/INFILTRATION

Active Ingredient

EPINEPHRINE LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-24

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 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2021-05-15

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

9MG · DIN 02304341

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION USP

200MG · DIN 02459906

ATROPINE INJECTION BP

0.4MG · DIN 02432188

ATROPINE INJECTION BP

0.6MG · DIN 02432196

AZACITIDINE FOR INJECTION

100MG · DIN 02507668

BACLOFEN INJECTION

0.05MG · DIN 02457059