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Drug safety notice: Lidocaine 1 per cent or 2 per cent with adrenaline (1:200,000)

December 5, 2023

There is currently a national shortage of lidocaine (xylocaine) 1 per cent and 2 per cent with
adrenaline 1:200,000 solution for injection vials.

  • Xylocaine 1 per cent with adrenaline 1:200,000 is expected to return April 2024
  • Xylocaine 2 per cent with adrenaline 1:200,000 is expected to return May 2024.

Due to similar problems in other countries, it is proving difficult to procure unlicensed products.

Note: SWB has no stock remaining.

Please see Safety Notice Lidocaine 1 per cent or 2 per cent with adrenaline for further details, advice and alternate solutions.

For more information please contact the pharmacy department on ext. 5263/3783.