lidocaine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information
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Xylocaine 2% JELLY tube AUST R: 12026Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Gel
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0284368300
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From
23 Oct 2026
to
16 Dec 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Other pack sizes are available.
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XYLOCAINE 2% lidocaine hydrochloride 400mg/20mL injection ampoule AUST R: 48364Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0284368300
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From
23 Oct 2026
to
22 Dec 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brand and pack sizes are available.
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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
27 Feb 2026
to
28 Aug 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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