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lidocaine (lignocaine) - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
Pfizer (Australia) LIGNOCAINE 2% GEL lidocaine (lignocaine) 2% w/w sterile pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 155647
Active ingredients:
lidocaine (lignocaine)

Dosage form:
Gel

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
01 Aug 2022

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Pfizer (Australia) LIGNOCAINE 2% GEL WITH CHLORHEXIDINE 0.05% sterile pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 10854
Active ingredients:
chlorhexidine gluconate
lidocaine (lignocaine)

Dosage form:
Gel

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
01 Jul 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing