Anticipated Shortage

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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 INJECTION USP in Canada?

A shortage of LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 20MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated May 11, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP not available?

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

When will LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusAnticipated Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file5 products · 1 same form & route

Expected resolution~7 months remaining (estimate)

Affected strength20MG

Report last updated2026-05-11

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

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.

Other Products

XYLOCAINE 2%

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00036641

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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XYLOCAINE JELLY 2%

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00385484

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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XYLOCAINE 1%

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 00001732

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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XYLOCARD

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

100MG · DIN 00001937

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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LIDODAN VISCOUS 2%

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

2% · DIN 01968823

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

00436208

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-05-11

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2025-08-19

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