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Shortage Avoided

MARCAINE 0.25%

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

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 MARCAINE 0.25% in Canada?

Yes. MARCAINE 0.25% 2.5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated February 8, 2018).

Why is MARCAINE 0.25% not available?

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

When will MARCAINE 0.25% 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
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength2.5MG
Last updated2017-11-23

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02305895

Strength

2.5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

BLOCK/INFILTRATION

Active Ingredient

BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-11-23

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Past Reports for This Drug

MARCAINE 0.25% has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.