lidocaine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
XYLOCAINE 1% lidocaine hydrochloride 200mg/20mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 48361
Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
27 Feb 2026
to
12 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
Xylocaine 2% JELLY tube
AUST R: 12026
Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Gel

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
17 Apr 2026
to
29 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
XYLOCAINE 2% WITH ADRENALINE 1:80,000 5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 54520
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
lidocaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
10 Apr 2026
to
24 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing