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Lidocaine shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Lidocaine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Reports by product
ResolvedXYLOCAINE SPRAY
10MG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE
SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02003767 · ended Oct 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedLIDODAN ENDOTRACHEAL NON-AEROSOL SPRAY
10MG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE
LIQUID · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02231147 · ended Aug 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedXYLOCAINE SPRAY
10MG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE
SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02003767 · ended Jul 2, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedXYLOCAINE SPRAY
10MG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE
SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02003767 · ended Feb 28, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedXYLOCAINE SPRAY
10MG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE
SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02003767 · ended Aug 12, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedXYLOCAINE SPRAY
10MG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE
SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02003767 · ended Dec 19, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
AvoidedXYLOCAINE SPRAY
10MG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE
SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02003767 · ended May 9, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedXYLOCAINE SPRAY
10MG · SPRAY, METERED DOSE
SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02003767 · ended Feb 28, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedXYLOCAINE OINTMENT 5%
5% · OINTMENT · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 00001961 · ended Sep 16, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedXYLOCAINE OINTMENT 5%
5% · OINTMENT · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 00001961 · ended Sep 4, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedXYLOCAINE ENDOTRACHEAL
100MG · SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02003767 · ended Jan 5, 2018 · Other (Please describe in comments)
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Lidocaine. Health Canada has 11 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Lidocaine is classified under “THROAT PREPARATIONS” (ATC R02AD).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Lidocaine be back in stock in Canada?
Lidocaine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is 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.
Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports
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.