Xylocaine shortage status
1 active shortage notice across 1 country.
Last updated 2 Aug 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
- Generic name (INN)
- Xylocaine
- Brand names
- lidocaine [lignocaine]
- Class
- Auto-created by Pharmac — New Zealand Medicine Supply Disruptions scraper
Where Xylocaine is in shortage
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | high | 1 | 13 May 2026 | — | Pharmac |
Why Xylocaine is in shortage
- supply-chain disruption — e.g. “The supplier will go out of stock of Xylocaine 10% spray (Pharmacode: 761125) from May to July 2026.” (New Zealand)
Frequently asked questions
Is Xylocaine currently in shortage?
Yes. As of the latest regulator updates, Xylocaine has 1 active shortage notice across 1 country (New Zealand). Status is refreshed daily from official regulatory sources.
Why is Xylocaine in shortage?
Regulators attribute the current Xylocaine shortages to supply-chain disruption. The exact cause varies by country and product — each notice on this page links to the official source.
Where does this Xylocaine shortage data come from?
Every shortage notice on this page is scraped daily from an official national medicines regulator (such as the FDA, TGA, MHRA or EMA) and linked back to its source. Mederti aggregates 40+ regulators across 50+ countries and never publishes unsourced shortage claims.
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