lidocaine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
LIDOCAINE ACCORD 2% lidocaine hydrochloride 400 mg/20 mL injection vial
AUST R: 309521
Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
14 Jun 2023
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.

XYLOCAINE 0.5% WITH ADRENALINE 1:200,000 20mL injection vial
AUST R: 12008
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
lidocaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
22 Dec 2021
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other strengths available.

XYLOCAINE 2% WITH ADRENALINE 1:200,000 20mL injection vial
AUST R: 12021
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
lidocaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
19 Oct 2023
to
01 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A.The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals can be contacted for details on supply on: 0422 429 648