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

Deletion from market:
24 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are 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

Deletion from market:
12 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Products are available in another presentation.
XYLOCAINE 1% lidocaine hydrochloride 20mg/2mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 12013
Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
30 Jul 2025
to
30 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment.Alternative presentations are available.
XYLOCAINE 1% lidocaine hydrochloride 50mg/5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 48357
Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
24 Feb 2025
to
02 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
XYLOCAINE 2% lidocaine hydrochloride 100mg/5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 48362
Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
06 Jun 2025
to
15 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing