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Chlorhexidine Gluconate Lidocaine (Instillagel) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Lidocaine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A lubricating gel combining an antiseptic and a local anesthetic used before procedures.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

INSTILLAGEL

0.05% 2% · GEL · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

DIN 02294990 · ended Dec 29, 2025 · Missing documentation from supplier

Resolved

INSTILLAGEL

2% 0.05% · GEL · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC

DIN 02294990 · ended Jul 17, 2017 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

INSTILLAGEL

2% 0.05% · GEL · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC

DIN 02294990 · ended Jul 17, 2017 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Chlorhexidine Gluconate Lidocaine. Health Canada has 3 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Lidocaine is classified under “ANESTHETICS, LOCAL” (ATC N01BB).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Chlorhexidine Gluconate Lidocaine used for?

A lubricating gel combining an antiseptic and a local anesthetic used before procedures.

When will Chlorhexidine Gluconate Lidocaine be back in stock in Canada?

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Lidocaine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Chlorhexidine Gluconate Lidocaine in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.