lidocaine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
NERVODERM lidocaine (lignocaine) 5% w/w dermal patch
AUST R: 280081
Active ingredients:
lidocaine

Dosage form:
Patch, dermal

Sponsor:
Seqirus Pty Ltd

Phone:
0409 112 945

From
30 Apr 2026
to
29 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

VERSATIS lidocaine 5% w/w dermal patch
AUST R: 175178
Active ingredients:
lidocaine

Dosage form:
Patch, dermal

Sponsor:
Seqirus Pty Ltd

Phone:
0409 112 945

From
30 Apr 2026
to
29 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

XYLOCAINE 10% PUMP SPRAY lidocaine 10mg/100uL dose spray solution pump actuated aerosol
AUST R: 134540
Active ingredients:
lidocaine

Dosage form:
Spray, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
29 Jan 2026
to
17 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing