Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection Shortage: Current Availability and Manufacturer Updates

What’s in Shortage

Generic Name: Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection
Brand Names: XYLOCAINE MPF, XYLOCAINE, LIDOCAINE, LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE, LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE
Dosage Form: Injection
Therapeutic Category: Anesthesia, Pediatric
Current Status: Current Shortage

This shortage was first posted on February 22, 2012, and was most recently updated on February 5, 2026.

Which Manufacturers Are Affected

Supply status varies significantly by manufacturer and specific product presentation:

• Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC (888-386-1300): Mixed availability. While many presentations of Xylocaine and Lidocaine Hydrochloride are available, several specific doses (including 5 mg/1 mL, 15 mg/1 mL, 10 mg/1 mL, and 20 mg/1 mL) are currently unavailable. The manufacturer notes that next release dates are not available at this time.
• Eugia US LLC (888-238-7880): Mixed availability. Several presentations are available, but multiple others are on backorder with recovery dates listed as To Be Determined (TBD).
• B. Braun Medical Inc. (800-227-2862): Currently reporting products as Available.
• Baxter Healthcare (888-229-0001): Currently reporting products as Available.
• Spectra Medical Devices, LLC (978-657-0889 ext. 5231): Currently reporting products as Available.

Patients and providers are encouraged to check with wholesalers for current inventory levels.

Why There’s a Shortage

No specific underlying reason for the shortage was provided in the current FDA report. Manufacturers have noted backorders and unavailable release dates for specific presentations.

What Patients Should Do

If you are scheduled for a procedure requiring Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection, please consider the following steps:

• Consult Your Healthcare Provider: Speak with your doctor or surgeon about the availability of the medication for your upcoming treatment.
• Talk to Your Pharmacist: Pharmacists often have the most up-to-date information on local stock and can check with multiple wholesalers.
• Contact Manufacturers: You may use the contact information provided above to inquire about specific product availability.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Patients should always consult with their healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding their treatment and any potential medication alternatives.

Source

Information provided by the FDA Drug Shortage Database.