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XYLOCAINE 1% lidocaine hydrochloride 200mg/20mL injection ampoule AUST R: 48361Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
29 Sep 2025
to
20 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment. Alternative presentations are available.
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XYLOCAINE 1% lidocaine hydrochloride 20mg/2mL injection ampoule AUST R: 12013Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
21 Jul 2025
to
30 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment. Alternative presentations are available.
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Xylocaine 2% JELLY tube AUST R: 12026Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Gel
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
29 Sep 2025
to
24 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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XYLOCAINE 2% lidocaine hydrochloride 40mg/2mL injection ampoule AUST R: 12020Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
12 Sep 2025
to
13 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment. Alternative presentations are available.
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XYLOCAINE 2% WITH ADRENALINE 1:200,000 20mL injection vial AUST R: 12021Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
12 Sep 2025
to
17 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An alternative strength is available.
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XYLOCAINE 2% lidocaine hydrochloride 100mg/5mL injection ampoule AUST R: 48362Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
06 Jun 2025
to
15 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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LIDOCAINE ACCORD 2% lidocaine hydrochloride 400 mg/20 mL injection vial AUST R: 309521Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 222 673
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Deletion from market:
24 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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