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Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection
Status: Currently in Shortage
»Date first posted:
02/22/2012
»Therapeutic Categories: Anesthesia; Pediatric
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Reverified 07/16/2026)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 76329-3390-1) | Limited Availability | Available on allocation | Demand increase for the drug |
B. Braun Medical Inc. (Reverified 07/21/2026)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose, Injection, 5 g/100 mL; .8 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-9598-20) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose, Injection, 5 g/100 mL; .4 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-9594-20) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose, Injection, 5 g/100 mL; .4 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-9594-10) | Available |
Baxter Healthcare (Reverified 07/19/2026)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 0338-0409-03) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose, Injection, 8 mg/1 mL (NDC 0338-0411-02) | Available |
Eugia US LLC (Reverified 07/20/2026)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/mL (NDC 55150-256-50) | Unavailable | On backorder. Recovery: TBD. Check wholesalers for inventory | Demand increase for the drug |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/mL (NDC 55150-251-10) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/mL (NDC 55150-252-20) | Unavailable | On backorder. Recovery: TBD. Check wholesalers for inventory | Demand increase for the drug |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/mL (NDC 55150-254-10) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/mL (NDC 55150-255-20) | Unavailable | On backorder. Recovery: TBD. Check wholesalers for inventory | Demand increase for the drug |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 55150-159-74) | Unavailable | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 55150-161-02) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 55150-162-05) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 55150-163-30) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/mL (NDC 55150-164-02) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 55150-165-05) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory |
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC (Reverified 07/21/2026)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xylocaine, Injection, 15 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-493-97) | Unavailable | Estimated recovery: TBD | Demand increase for the drug |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 15 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-493-91) | Unavailable | Estimated recovery: TBD | Demand increase for the drug |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-202-02) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-208-05) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-486-17) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-486-27) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-486-57) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-495-27) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-495-07) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-496-97) | Unavailable | Estimated recovery: TBD | Demand increase for the drug |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-484-57) | Unavailable | Estimated recovery: TBD | Demand increase for the drug |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-491-57) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-201-02) | Unavailable | Next release July 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory. | Other |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-201-10) | Unavailable | Next release July 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory. | Other |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-485-27) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-485-57) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-492-27) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-492-57) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-492-37) | Available | Check wholesalers for inventory | |
| Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-492-31) | Unavailable | Estimated recovery: TBD | Demand increase for the drug |
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (Reverified 07/13/2026)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Preservative Free, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9595-25) | Available | Additional lots are scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released. | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Preservative Free, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9594-25) | Available | Additional lots are scheduled to be manufactured. Product will be made available as it is released. | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9577-10) | Available | Additional lots are scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released. | |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9575-10) | Available | Additional lots are scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released. |
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company (Reverified 07/10/2026)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/5mL (1%, 10 mg/1 mL) Syringes (NDC 0409-9137-05) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free, Injection, 200 mg/2 mL (1%; 10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4713-32) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 200 mg/20 mL (1%; 10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4276-01) | Limited Availability | Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: July 2026; Estimated Recovery: September 2026 | Demand increase for the drug |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 300 mg/30 mL (1%; 10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4279-02) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/50 mL (1%; 10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4276-02) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 40 mg/2 mL (2%; 20 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4282-01) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 mg/10 mL (2%; 20 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4282-02) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 50 mg/5mL (1%,10 mg/1 mL) Syringes (NDC 0409-4904-34) | Unavailable | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 mg/5mL (2%, 20 mg/1 mL) Syringes (NDC 0409-4903-34) | Unavailable | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug | Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 mg/5 mL (2%; 20 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-2066-05) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 400 mg/20 mL (2%; 20 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4277-01) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 1,000 mg/50 mL (2%; 20 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4277-02) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free, Injection, 200 mg/5 mL (4%; 40 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4283-01) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 mg/5mL (2%,20 mg/1 mL) Syringes (NDC 0409-1323-05) | Limited Availability | Limited Supply Available. Next Delivery: August 2026; Estimated Recovery: September 2026; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay | Other |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 250 mg/50 mL (0.5%; 5 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4275-01) | Unavailable | Next Delivery: July 2026; Estimated Recovery: September 2026; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay | Other |
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 250 mg/50 mL (0.5%; 5 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4278-01) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free, Injection, 50 mg/5 mL (1%; 10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4713-02) | Available | ||
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free, Injection, 300 mg/20 mL (1.5%; 15 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4776-01) | Available |
Huons Co., Ltd. (South Korea) (Revised 05/05/2026)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 73293-0001-2) | Unavailable | Estimated recovery: TBD | Demand increase for the drug |
Spectra Medical Devices, LLC (Reverified 05/15/2026)
| Presentation | Availability and Estimated Shortage Duration | Related Information | Shortage Reason (per FDASIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 65282-1605-1) | Unavailable | Estimated recovery: TBD | Other |