MARCAINE 0.50%
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
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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 there a shortage of MARCAINE 0.50% in Canada?
Not currently. The most recent shortage report for MARCAINE 0.50% 5.0MG is marked resolved (last updated November 24, 2017).
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
02305909
Strength
5.0MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
BLOCK/INFILTRATION
Active Ingredient
BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-11-24
Reason for Shortage
Other (Please describe in comments)
Past Reports for This Drug
MARCAINE 0.50% has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.