LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 1%
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 INJECTION USP 1% discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 1% 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 28, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 1% not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
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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
00884154
Strength
10MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
BLOCK/INFILTRATION
Active Ingredient
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-03-28
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 1% has 5 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.