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Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection shortage

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection is currently listed in shortage by the FDA. The FDA lists 67 affected products. The reported reason: Demand increase for the drug; Other. This page was last refreshed from FDA data on Sep 24, 2026.

Current ⚠ Supply risk: Low Anesthesia, Pediatric 67 products 10 manufacturers 5,328 days · 14.6 yr First posted Feb 22, 2012 Updated Sep 22, 2026
Here’s the bottom line

Lidocaine hydrochloride injection has been in shortage for over a year, driven by rising demand, with a few specific cardiac-use strengths currently having no available source. Most strengths are still listed by manufacturers not reporting a shortage, including Hikma, B. Braun, Baxter, and Hospira.

Don’t stop or change your therapy on your own — talk with your prescriber about the plan that fits you, and ask your pharmacist what’s actually available (see options).

Do you take this drug? See the ‘What to do’ recommendation from Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD →
67
Affected NDCs
10
Reporting manufacturers
8/10
Reporting mfrs supplying
29/33
Affected strengths supplied
32%
NDCs unavailable
5,328
Days in shortage
363,104
Medicaid Rx (2026)
Source: FDA Drug Shortages Database API (openFDA). Last refreshed Sep 24, 2026 · today

What’s in shortage — at a glance

These figures count only the manufacturers that reported this shortage to the FDA — not every company that makes Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection. Other makers that haven’t reported a problem are shown in the green card below.

Availability of affected NDCs
From the FDA shortage report
67 NDCs
Available 43 Limited 1 Unavailable 21 To be discontinued 2
Affected strengths still supplied
Among manufacturers reporting this shortage
29/33 strengths
Sourceable 29 No supply 4
FDA-reporting manufacturers with supply
Among manufacturers reporting this shortage
8/10 makers
With supply 8 No supply 2
✓ Other manufacturers not reporting a shortage
Still-marketed Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection from companies that have not filed an FDA shortage — these are not counted in the figures above. Stock can still vary by pharmacy.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. B. Braun Medical Inc. Baxter Healthcare Corporation Hospira, Inc. Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Eugia US LLC Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Plus 17 alternative dosage forms of Lidocaine Hydrochloride.
See all other options & details →
Shortage timeline
  1. Sep 22, 2026
    Currently in shortage
    67 of 67 products affected.
  2. Sep 18, 2026
    FDA refreshed this shortage record
    4 products updated.
  3. Sep 17, 2026
    FDA refreshed this shortage record
    13 products updated.
  4. Sep 16, 2026
    FDA refreshed this shortage record
    1 product updated.
  5. Sep 15, 2026
    FDA refreshed this shortage record
    26 products updated.
  6. Jul 30, 2026
    FDA refreshed this shortage record
    1 product updated.
  7. May 15, 2026
    FDA refreshed this shortage record
    1 product updated.
  8. Nov 7, 2025
    FDA refreshed this shortage record
    2 products updated.
  9. Nov 7, 2025
    More presentations reported
    2 more products added to the shortage.
  10. Jul 14, 2018
    More presentations reported
    1 more product added to the shortage.
  11. Jun 14, 2018
    More presentations reported
    1 more product added to the shortage.
  12. Jun 13, 2018
    More presentations reported
    9 more products added to the shortage.
  13. Feb 20, 2018
    More presentations reported
    6 more products added to the shortage.
  14. Oct 25, 2017
    More presentations reported
    5 more products added to the shortage.
  15. Feb 22, 2012
    First reported to the FDA
    43 products first listed.

Built from FDA posting and update dates. The end date FDA publishes is the posting/update date, not a true resolution date, so durations are approximate.

What exactly is on backorder — by manufacturer

Manufacturer: Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 📞 800-423-4136 1 NDC click to expand
Status NDC / product Strength Availability Related information Reason
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 76329-3390-1) NDC 76329-3390-01 Limited Availability Available on allocation Demand increase for the drug
Manufacturer: Anthea Pharma 📞 Avenacy, LLC: 877-283-6229 6 NDCS click to expand
Status NDC / product Strength Availability Related information Reason
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 500 mg/50 mL (NDC 83634-651-50) NDC 83634-0651-50 Available Distributed by Avenacy, LLC
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 mg/20 mL (NDC 83634-651-20) NDC 83634-0651-20 Available Distributed by Avenacy, LLC
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/2 mL (NDC 83634-653-02) NDC 83634-0653-02 Available Distributed by Avenacy, LLC
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 300 mg/30 mL (NDC 83634-653-30) NDC 83634-0653-30 Available Distributed by Avenacy, LLC
Current Lidocaine Hydochloride, Injection, 50 mg/5 mL (NDC 83634-653-05) NDC 83634-0653-05 Available Distributed by Avenacy, LLC
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 mg/10 mL (NDC 83634-651-10) NDC 83634-0651-10 Available Distributed by Avenacy, LLC
Manufacturer: B. Braun Medical Inc. 📞 800-227-2862 3 NDCS click to expand
Status NDC / product Strength Availability Related information Reason
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose, Injection, 5 g/100 mL; .4 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-9594-10) NDC 00264-9594-10 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose, Injection, 5 g/100 mL; .8 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-9598-20) NDC 00264-9598-20 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose, Injection, 5 g/100 mL; .4 g/100 mL (NDC 0264-9594-20) NDC 00264-9594-20 Available
Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare 📞 888-229-0001 2 NDCS click to expand
Status NDC / product Strength Availability Related information Reason
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose, Injection, 8 mg/1 mL (NDC 0338-0411-02) NDC 00338-0411-02 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose, Injection, 4 mg/1 mL (NDC 0338-0409-03) NDC 00338-0409-03 Available
Manufacturer: Eugia US LLC 📞 888-238-7880 11 NDCS click to expand
Status NDC / product Strength Availability Related information Reason
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 55150-161-02) NDC 55150-0161-02 Unavailable On backorder. Recovery: late October 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory Demand increase for the drug
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/mL (NDC 55150-164-02) NDC 55150-0164-02 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/mL (NDC 55150-252-20) NDC 55150-0252-20 Unavailable On backorder. Recovery: late September 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory Demand increase for the drug
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 55150-162-05) NDC 55150-0162-05 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/mL (NDC 55150-251-10) NDC 55150-0251-10 Unavailable On backorder. Recovery: TBD. Check wholesalers for inventory Demand increase for the drug
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 55150-159-74) NDC 55150-0159-74 Unavailable On backorder. Recovery: TBD. Check wholesalers for inventory Demand increase for the drug
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/mL (NDC 55150-254-10) NDC 55150-0254-10 Unavailable On backorder. Recovery: TBD. Check wholesalers for inventory Demand increase for the drug
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 55150-163-30) NDC 55150-0163-30 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/mL (NDC 55150-256-50) NDC 55150-0256-50 Unavailable On backorder. Recovery: TBD. Check wholesalers for inventory Demand increase for the drug
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/mL (NDC 55150-255-20) NDC 55150-0255-20 Unavailable On backorder. Recovery: late September 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory Demand increase for the drug
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 55150-165-05) NDC 55150-0165-05 Unavailable On backorder. Recovery: late September 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory Demand increase for the drug
Manufacturer: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 📞 888-386-1300 20 NDCS click to expand
Status NDC / product Strength Availability Related information Reason
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 15 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-493-97) NDC 63323-0493-97 Unavailable Estimated recovery: TBD Demand increase for the drug
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-492-37) NDC 63323-0492-37 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-485-27) NDC 63323-0485-27 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-486-27) NDC 63323-0486-27 Unavailable Next release October 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory. Demand increase for the drug
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-496-97) NDC 63323-0496-97 Unavailable Estimated recovery: TBD Demand increase for the drug
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-486-17) NDC 63323-0486-17 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-208-05) NDC 63323-0208-05 Unavailable Next release October 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory. Demand increase for the drug
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-484-57) NDC 63323-0484-57 Unavailable Estimated recovery: TBD Demand increase for the drug
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-495-07) NDC 63323-0495-07 Unavailable Next release September 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory. Other
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-492-57) NDC 63323-0492-57 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 15 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-493-91) NDC 63323-0493-91 Unavailable Estimated recovery: TBD Demand increase for the drug
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-492-31) NDC 63323-0492-31 Unavailable Estimated recovery: TBD Demand increase for the drug
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 5 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-491-57) NDC 63323-0491-57 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-492-27) NDC 63323-0492-27 Unavailable Next release October 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory. Other
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-202-02) NDC 63323-0202-02 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-201-10) NDC 63323-0201-10 Unavailable Next release October 2026. Check wholesalers for inventory. Demand increase for the drug
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-495-27) NDC 63323-0495-27 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-485-57) NDC 63323-0485-57 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Xylocaine, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-486-57) NDC 63323-0486-57 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 63323-201-02) NDC 63323-0201-02 Available Check wholesalers for inventory
Manufacturer: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 📞 800-631-2174 4 NDCS click to expand
Status NDC / product Strength Availability Related information Reason
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9575-10) NDC 00143-9575-10 Available Additional lots are scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released.
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9577-10) NDC 00143-9577-10 Available Additional lots are scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released.
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Preservative Free, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9595-25) NDC 00143-9595-25 Available Additional lots are scheduled for manufacturing to meet demand. Product will be made available as it is released.
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Preservative Free, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 0143-9594-25) NDC 00143-9594-25 Available Additional lots are scheduled to be manufactured. Product will be made available as it is released.
Manufacturer: Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer Company 📞 844-646-4398 18 NDCS click to expand
Status NDC / product Strength Availability Related information Reason
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 250 mg/50 mL (0.5%; 5 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4278-01) NDC 00409-4278-01 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free, Injection, 200 mg/5 mL (4%; 40 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4283-01) NDC 00409-4283-01 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free, Injection, 20 mg/2 mL (1%; 10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4713-32) NDC 00409-4713-32 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 400 mg/20 mL (2%; 20 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4277-01) NDC 00409-4277-01 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 250 mg/50 mL (0.5%; 5 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4275-01) NDC 00409-4275-01 Unavailable Next Delivery and Estimated Recovery: December 2028; Shortage per Manufacturer: Manufacturing Delay Other
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 1,000 mg/50 mL (2%; 20 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4277-02) NDC 00409-4277-02 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free, Injection, 50 mg/5 mL (1%; 10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4713-02) NDC 00409-4713-02 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 200 mg/20 mL (1%; 10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4276-01) NDC 00409-4276-01 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/50 mL (1%; 10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4276-02) NDC 00409-4276-02 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 100 mg/5 mL (2%; 20 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-2066-05) NDC 00409-2066-05 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 mg/10 mL (2%; 20 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4282-02) NDC 00409-4282-02 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free In Plastic Container, Injection, 50 mg/5mL (1%, 10 mg/1 mL) Syringes (NDC 0409-9137-05) NDC 00409-9137-05 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 300 mg/30 mL (1%; 10 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4279-02) NDC 00409-4279-02 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free In Plastic Container, Injection, 100 mg/5mL (2%,20 mg/1 mL) Syringes (NDC 0409-1323-05) NDC 00409-1323-05 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride Preservative Free, Injection, 300 mg/20 mL (1.5%; 15 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4776-01) NDC 00409-4776-01 Available
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 40 mg/2 mL (2%; 20 mg/mL) (NDC 0409-4282-01) NDC 00409-4282-01 Available
To Be Discontinued Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 2%, USP (For Cardiac Use Only) 100 mg/5 mL (20 mg/mL) LifeShield® ABBOJECT® Glass Syringe (20 G x 1 1/2) (NDC 0409-4903-34)" NDC 00409-4903-34 Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
To Be Discontinued Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 1%, USP (For Cardiac Use Only) 50 mg/5 mL (10 mg/mL) LifeShield™ ABBOJECT® Glass Syringe (20 G x 1 1/2) (NDC 0409-4904-34)" NDC 00409-4904-34 Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Manufacturer: Huons Co., Ltd. (South Korea) 📞 [email protected] 1 NDC click to expand
Status NDC / product Strength Availability Related information Reason
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 73293-0001-2) NDC 73293-0001-02 Unavailable Estimated recovery: TBD Demand increase for the drug
Manufacturer: Spectra Medical Devices, LLC 📞 978-657-0889 ext. 5231 1 NDC click to expand
Status NDC / product Strength Availability Related information Reason
Current Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 10 mg/1 mL (NDC 65282-1605-1) NDC 65282-1605-01 Unavailable Estimated recovery: TBD Other

These rows are manufacturer reports to the FDA for Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection — they do not necessarily cover every manufacturer that makes this drug. A company appears here only if it told the FDA it has a supply problem, so other makers may still have stock. That’s the basis for the Where else can I get Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection? options further down this page.

Why is Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection in shortage?

The main reason so many lidocaine hydrochloride injection products are in short supply right now is that demand has jumped — more people need this medication than manufacturers can currently keep up with. This has hit several companies at once. For example, Eugia US LLC has multiple strengths on backorder, with some expected to recover in late September or late October 2026, while others don't have a set recovery date yet. Fresenius Kabi is in a similar situation, with some of their Xylocaine products (like the 15 mg/mL and 20 mg/mL strengths) having no firm recovery date, and their 20 mg/mL preservative-free version expecting a next release in October 2026. Huons Co. also has their 10 mg/mL version unavailable with no set recovery date.

There are a couple of other things worth knowing from this report. Hospira (a Pfizer company) has one specific product — their 250 mg/50 mL (0.5%) plastic container — unavailable due to a manufacturing delay, with recovery not expected until December 2028. Hospira is also permanently stopping production of their 2% lidocaine cardiac-use glass syringe (100 mg/5 mL, LifeShield® ABBOJECT®). That said, several strengths and package sizes from Hospira, Baxter Healthcare, Anthea Pharma (distributed by Avenacy), and some Eugia and Fresenius Kabi products are currently still available.

FDA reason code(s): Demand increase for the drug; Other

Based on the manufacturer-reported reason(s) and notes on file with the FDA for Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection, summarized in plain English by HelloPharmacist. A drug can be short for more than one reason, and the FDA updates these as manufacturers report changes.

What should I do if I take Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection?

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection is currently on the FDA shortage list. This is a widely used injectable medicine, and even though it appears on the list, most strengths still have an available source from one or more makers.

Of the 33 listed strengths, 29 still have supply, and 8 of the 10 manufacturers on this record are reporting product available. A small number of specific items are not available right now: the 10 mg/mL cardiac-use ABBOJECT glass syringe (100 mg/5 mL) and the 50 mg/5 mL cardiac-use ABBOJECT syringe have been discontinued by their maker, and certain 10 mg/mL and 15 mg/1 mL presentations are on backorder, with some recovery dates listed as late 2026 and others still to be determined. The reported reasons are increased demand and, in one case, a manufacturing delay. Because supply varies by exact product, it helps to know the precise strength you receive.

Since this is an injection given by a clinician, the most useful steps are:

  • Do not skip or change any treatment on your own — your care team manages how this is given.
  • Ask your pharmacy or clinic to check wholesalers and other makers for your exact strength, since many remain available.
  • The same medicine is made by several companies (including Hikma, Baxter, Hospira, Fresenius Kabi, and others); your pharmacy may be able to source one, though it may not be in local stock.
  • If your exact product was discontinued, ask your prescriber or pharmacist about a clinician-chosen alternative.

Manufacturer contact numbers are listed on this page for reference; pharmacies usually handle those calls. This reflects national, manufacturer-reported data and may not match your local stock.

See “Where else can I get Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection?” below ↓ The same medicine from manufacturers not reporting a shortage, alternative dosage forms, and therapeutic equivalents with pricing.
If you are a patient:
  • Don’t stop or change the medication on your own — talk to your prescriber first.
  • If this is part of an ongoing or essential regimen (for example HIV treatment or prevention, seizure, heart, transplant, diabetes or mental-health medicines), do not skip or ration doses — contact your pharmacist or prescriber right away to arrange continued supply before you run out.
  • Ask your pharmacy to check other manufacturers, strengths, package sizes, and nearby stores.
  • Ask your prescriber whether a different strength, formulation, or the brand/generic version is appropriate.
Keep reading
Our full Lidocaine guide

Uses, dosing, side effects, prices, and the complete FDA label — written in plain English and pharmacist-reviewed.

Read the Lidocaine guide →

Where else can I get Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection?

FDA shortages are manufacturer-reported — a company only shows up on the shortage list if it told the FDA it has a supply problem, so not every maker of Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection is necessarily short. Below we pull together the other still-marketed options that are not reported in shortage: the same medicine from manufacturers that haven’t reported a problem, and alternative dosage forms. These may still be out of stock at your pharmacy, and only your prescriber or pharmacist can decide what’s right for you.

Same medicine, other manufacturers (not reported short)

Same active ingredient, dosage form & route as the shortage (matched on the FDB HICL ingredient code), from makers that have not filed a shortage with the FDA:

ProductStrengthForm / routeManufacturerNDC
Lidocaine LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg/mL Injection, Solution · Infiltration, Perineural Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 00143-9172-10
Lidocaine LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 20 mg/mL Injection, Solution · Infiltration, Perineural Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 00143-9173-10
Lidocaine Hydrochloride LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS 10 mg/mL Injection · Infiltration B. Braun Medical Inc. 00264-9376-88
Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Dextrose LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 mg/mL Injection, Solution · Intravenous Baxter Healthcare Corporation 00338-0409-02
Lidocaine Hydrochloride LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg/mL Injection, Solution · Epidural, Infiltration, Intracaudal, Perineural Hospira, Inc. 00409-4713-62
Lidocaine Hydrochloride LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg/mL Injection, Solution · Epidural, Infiltration, Intracaudal, Perineural Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. 23155-0940-41
Lidocaine Hydrochloride LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS 10 mg/mL Injection, Solution · Infiltration, Perineural Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 31722-0116-31
Lidocaine Hydrochloride LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS 20 mg/mL Injection, Solution · Epidural, Infiltration, Intracaudal, Perineural Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 31722-0118-31
Lidocaine Hydrochloride LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg/mL Injection, Solution · Epidural, Infiltration, Intracaudal, Perineural Eugia US LLC 55150-0158-72
Lidocaine Hydrochloride LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 20 mg/mL Injection, Solution · Epidural, Infiltration, Intracaudal, Perineural Eugia US LLC 55150-0160-72
Xylocaine LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS 10 mg/mL Injection, Solution · Infiltration, Perineural Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 63323-0485-26
Xylocaine LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS 20 mg/mL Injection, Solution · Infiltration, Perineural Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 63323-0486-26

Alternative dosage forms of Lidocaine Hydrochloride

A different form of the same drug (for example a solution when capsules are short). A form change is a clinical decision — ask your prescriber:

Therapeutic equivalents & pricing 30 productsclick to expand

Orange Book–rated equivalents of the affected strengths, with the latest NADAC price (a federal retail-acquisition benchmark, not your copay) and an evidence-based availability label. Cheapest first.

ProductManufacturerPackageNADAC $/unitAB ratingAvailability
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 10 mg/mLNDC 55150-0253-50 Eugia 25 vials $0.054 AP Availability likely
Lidocaine hydrochloride 10 mg/mLNDC 72603-0732-25 NorthStar 25 vials $0.054 AP Availability likely
lidocaine hydrochloride 10 mg/mLNDC 83634-0651-50 Avenacy, 25 vials $0.054 AP Availability likely
Lidocaine 10 mg/mLNDC 00143-9577-10 Hikma 10 vials $0.070 +29% AP Availability likely
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 10 mg/mLNDC 00409-4276-01 Hospira, 25 vials $0.070 +29% AP Availability likely
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 10 mg/mLNDC 23155-0940-41 Heritage 25 vials $0.070 +29% AP Availability likely
Lidocaine hydrochloride 10 mg/mLNDC 31722-0116-31 Camber 25 vials $0.070 +29% AP Availability likely
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 10 mg/mLNDC 55150-0252-20 Eugia 25 vials $0.070 +29% AP Availability likely
Lidocaine hydrochloride 10 mg/mLNDC 72603-0722-25 NorthStar 25 vials $0.070 +29% AP Availability likely
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 10 mg/mLNDC 55150-0251-10 Eugia 25 vials $0.138 +154% AP Availability likely
Lidocaine 10 mg/mLNDC 63323-0201-10 Fresenius 25 vials $0.138 +154% AP Availability likely
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 10 mg/mLNDC 70756-0645-25 Lifestar 25 vials $0.138 +154% AP Availability likely
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 68094-0081-25 Precision 25 vials $0.363 AP Availability likely
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 00404-9894-05 Henry 1 syringe AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 00409-1323-05 Hospira, 1 syringe AP FDA listed
2% Lidocaine Hci 20 mg/mLNDC 51662-1231-01 HF 1 syringe FDA listed
Lidocaine Hci 20 mg/mLNDC 51662-1382-01 HF 1 syringe AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 51662-1454-01 HF 5 ml FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 55154-3189-05 Cardinal 5 syringes AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 70518-4176-00 REMEDYREPACK 10 syringes AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 71872-7064-01 Medical 1 syringe AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 71872-7126-01 Medical 1 syringe AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 76329-3390-01 International 10 syringes AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 71872-7357-01 Medical 1 vial AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 73293-0003-02 Huons 10 vials AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 84549-0323-05 ProPharma 5 ml AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 71351-0027-25 Brookfield 25 vials AP FDA listed
Lidocaine 20 mg/mLNDC 63323-0208-05 Fresenius 25 vials AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 71351-0023-10 Brookfield 10 vials AP FDA listed
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 20 mg/mLNDC 73293-0005-02 Huons 10 vials AP FDA listed

Equivalents share the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and route; an AB rating means the FDA considers them substitutable. NADAC is a national retail-pharmacy acquisition benchmark from CMS — not what you pay. Availability is inferred from recent pricing, not a stock check.

Other drugs in the same treatment class

These are different medicines — not other versions of Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection — that fall in the same broad treatment class (antiarrhythmics) . They are not automatic substitutes: they can differ in how they work, dosing, effectiveness, side effects and what they’re approved to treat. Do not switch on your own. This list is for information only — ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether any of them is appropriate for you.

Identity & classification

GCN Seq No 060679
GCN 26893
HICL code 033592
Ingredient (HICL) Lidocaine Hcl/Pf
HIC1 code A
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Cardiovascular System
HIC2 code A2
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Cardiac Depressants
HIC3 code A2A
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antiarrhythmics
AHFS code 24:04.04.08
AHFS class Class Ib Antiarrhythmics
FDB label name LIDOCAINE HCL 2% LUER-JET
FDB brand name Lidocaine Hcl
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
GPI-143520002010E530
GPI classLidocaine HCl (Cardiac)
Where does this data come from?
Identity codes come from First Databank (FDB) (HICL ingredient, HIC1–3 therapeutic-class hierarchy, GCN, AHFS class, legend status) and Medi-Span GPI, mapped from a representative affected NDC. Licensed reference data — for identification only.

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Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection shortage FAQs

Is Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection in shortage?
Yes — the FDA currently lists Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection in shortage (status: “Current”, first reported Feb 22, 2012). 67 of 67 products are affected. This is national, manufacturer-reported data, so your pharmacy may still have stock.
Why is Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection in shortage?
The manufacturer-reported reason on file with the FDA: Demand increase for the drug; Other.
Which products are affected?
Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 20 mg/1 mL (NDC 76329-3390-1) (NDC 76329-3390-01); Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 500 mg/50 mL (NDC 83634-651-50) (NDC 83634-0651-50); Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Injection, 200 mg/20 mL (NDC 83634-651-20) (NDC 83634-0651-20). The full per-NDC list (availability, manufacturer and status) is in the table above — each NDC links to its own page.
When will Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection be available again?
The FDA does not publish a guaranteed restock date, and no estimated-recovery note is on file. Availability can change daily — confirm with your pharmacy.
Can I still get Lidocaine Hydrochloride somewhere?
Other manufacturers (Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., B. Braun Medical Inc., Baxter Healthcare Corporation and others) still market it and have not reported a shortage. 17 alternative dosage forms of Lidocaine Hydrochloride are also listed. See “Where else can I get Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection?” above — stock still varies by pharmacy.
What should I do if I take Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection?
Don’t stop or change it on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether they can order it from another manufacturer or a different strength/package size, and ask your prescriber about a long-term plan before your supply runs out.

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How to read the Supply-Risk rating
Low (1–2)Multiple manufacturers still supplying and most strengths or pack sizes sourceable.
Medium (3)Some constraint — fewer suppliers or a notable share of NDCs unavailable.
High (4–5)Down to a single source, most strengths or pack sizes unsourceable, or a long-running outage.
Where does this data come from?
Shortage records come from the FDA Drug Shortages Database API via openFDA (/drug/shortages) — drug, manufacturer & contact, NDC/product, status, availability, reason, therapeutic category and posting/update dates. Current / To Be Discontinued = active; Resolved is kept for history. The Supply-Risk rating is assessed per active ingredient and adds the FDA NDC Directory (still-marketed manufacturers by ingredient & form); same-medicine and equivalent products use First Databank classification + CMS NADAC pricing; Medicaid use + most-affected states come from CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data. Reference only — confirm current status with the manufacturer or FDA before acting on it.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD.
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