Where to buy Lidocaine injection?
Dear Doctor,
It is our understanding that there is lidocaine shortage in the USA at the present time. Xylocaine Injection 1% (lidocaine 1% injection with preservative) are extremely hard to find. We currently have Xylocaine multidose vials available in packages of 10 x 50mL vials that we can ship to you. Our pharmacy is continuing to investigate other options that may be available for purchase and will update our website as soon as new information is available.
We also have several other lidocaine containing products available. Please feel free to visit Jason’s Canada Drugstore or give us a call at 1-800-CAN-DRUG (800-226-3784).
Xylocaine (lidocaine) injection requires a prescription from the doctor’s office which we can fill at Jason’s Canada Drugstore The doctor’s office may write a prescription “for office use” to purchase this medication from us. If you have a valid prescription, we can fill it for you. If you need to speak to us about your medication, call 1-800-226-3784 (1-800-CAN-DRUG) and one of our pharmacy agents will be happy to assist you.
What are the available dosage forms and strengths from Canada:
Prescription required:
Xylocaine Injection 1% (lidocaine 1% injection with preservative) multidose vial
Xylocaine Injection 2% (lidocaine 2% injection with preservative) multidose vial
Xylocaine Viscous 2% (lidocaine 2% solution)
Available without a prescription (OTC):
Xylocaine Ointment 5%
Xylocaine Jelly 2%, lidocaine jelly 2%
Jason’s Canada Drugstore currently offers the brand Xylocaine Injection (lidocaine injection) from Canada by AstraZeneca and other companies as available in the lidocaine 1% strength and lidocaine 2% strength.
Why is there a shortage of this product in the USA?
According to ASHP (America Society of Health System Pharmacists):
Reason for the Shortage
- Amphastar had lidocaine 2% emergency syringes available.
- AuroMedics introduced lidocaine injection in February 2014.
- Fresenius Kabi had generic lidocaine presentations on shortage due to a supply interruption of raw ingredients.
- Pfizer has lidocaine presentations on shortage due to manufacturing delays.
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