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Anesthetics, Local: shortage status in Canada

2 of the 8 anesthetics, local rxstat tracks are currently in shortage in Canada. When one drug in a class is short, demand often shifts to its alternatives, so related drugs can tighten too; each page below shows which manufacturers are affected and the latest recovery estimates.
Partial shortageBupivacaine4 of 14 reported products affected · est. return Nov 30, 2026Partial shortageEpinephrine Lidocaine2 of 9 reported products affected · est. return Jun 15, 2027No current shortageChlorhexidine Gluconate LidocaineDiscontinuedCorbadrine Mepivacaine0 of 3 reported products affectedNo current shortageEpinephrine BupivacaineNo current shortageMepivacaineNo current shortagePrilocaine EpinephrineNo current shortageRopivacaine

Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read these statuses

Class groupings follow the WHO ATC classification in Health Canada's reports. Data reflects manufacturer mandatory filings; see methodology.