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ATC N01BB02 · Anesthetics
Lidocaine shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Lidocaine has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Austria), covering 7 products.
Countries3/5
Products7packs or presentations
Short since11 Apr 202519 months ago
Earliest return9 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date5products
Main reasonCommercial decision or withdrawal
Timeline
ItalySpainAustria
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | LIDOCAINA CLORIDRATO FISIOPHARMA | FISIOPHARMA S.R.L. | 11 Apr 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali: forniture discontinue |
| IT | TRUVINUT | GRUNENTHAL ITALIA S.R.L. | 15 Jun 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Sospensione commercializzazione |
| IT | LIDOCAINA KABI | FRESENIUS KABI ITALIA S.R.L. | 5 Aug 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LIDOFAST | AZIENDE CHIMICHE RIUNITE ANGELINI FRANCESCO A.C.R.A.F. S.P.A. | 3 Nov 2025 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| IT | LIDOFAST | AZIENDE CHIMICHE RIUNITE ANGELINI FRANCESCO A.C.R.A.F. S.P.A. | 31 Jan 2026 | not given | Commercial decision or withdrawal Motivi commerciali (carenza relativa solo al canale retail) |
| ES | XILONIBSA 10 mg/pulsación, solución para pulverización cutánea, 1 frasco de 50 ml | Laboratorios Inibsa S.A. | 27 Oct 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| AT | Xylocain 2 % - Gel, 1 Stück limited | Aspen Pharma Trading Limited | 23 Apr 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.