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Mepivacaine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Mepivacaine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
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Reports on file
20

Reports by product

Resolved
CARBOCAINE 2%
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02242001 · ended Sep 16, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CARBOCAINE 2%
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02242001 · ended Mar 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CARBOCAINE 2%
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02242001 · ended Oct 22, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CARBOCAINE 1%
10MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02241999 · ended Jun 5, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CARBOCAINE 2%
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02242001 · ended Jan 12, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CARBOCAINE 2%
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02242001 · ended Sep 6, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
3% POLOCAINE DENTAL
30MG · LIQUID · DENTSPLY CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02330733 · ended Dec 3, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CARBOCAINE 2%
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02242001 · ended Jan 7, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
3% POLOCAINE DENTAL
30MG · LIQUID · DENTSPLY CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02330733 · ended May 27, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
3% POLOCAINE DENTAL
30MG · LIQUID · DENTSPLY CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02330733 · ended Jan 22, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CARBOCAINE 1%
1% · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02242000 · ended Nov 27, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CARBOCAINE 2%
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 02242001 · ended Jul 5, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 20 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Mepivacaine. Health Canada has 20 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Mepivacaine is classified under “ANESTHETICS, LOCAL” (ATC N01BB).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Mepivacaine be back in stock in Canada?

Mepivacaine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Mepivacaine 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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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.