lidocaine (lignocaine) - medicine shortage information

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If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In most cases your doctor and pharmacist will know about the possible substitute medicines to continue your care.

In some cases the Supply Detail section below will provide information about the special arrangements that are in place for your health professional to prescribe or supply a substitute medicine. These may include reference to Special Access Scheme or "Under section 19a"

Product Dose form Sponsor Shortage dates Shortage details
Pfizer (AUSTRALIA) Pty Limited LIGNOCAINE 2% GEL syringe
AUST R: 155647
Active ingredients:
lidocaine (lignocaine)
Gel Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 9850 3333

From
12 Jul 2017
to
01 Jun 2018

Shortage status:
Current

Reason:
Other

Related information:

Pfizer (Australia) LIGNOCAINE 2% WITH CHLORHEXIDINE 0.05% gel syringe
AUST R: 10854
Active ingredients:
chlorhexidine gluconate
lidocaine (lignocaine)
Gel Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 9850 3333

From
17 Jul 2017
to
01 Jun 2018

Shortage status:
Current

Reason:
Other