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Shortage Avoided

XYLOCAINE 2% W EPINEPHRINE 1:200000

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

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 XYLOCAINE 2% W EPINEPHRINE 1:200000 in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for XYLOCAINE 2% W EPINEPHRINE 1:200000 5MCG 20MG is marked resolved (last updated September 3, 2021).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength5MCG 20MG
Last updated2021-09-03

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

00284106

Strength

5MCG 20MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

EPIDURAL

Active Ingredient

EPINEPHRINE LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-09-03

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.