Lidocaine [lignocaine] with chlorhexidine syringes: Discontinuation
Pfizer has discontinued lidocaine [lignocaine] with chlorhexidine (Gel 2% with chlorhexidine 0.05%, 10 ml urethral syringes) - Pharmacode 619841.
Affected product
Pfizer has closed its Perth manufacturing plant. As a result, they have discontinued supply of lidocaine [lignocaine] with chlorhexidine (Gel 2% with chlorhexidine 0.05%, 10 ml urethral syringes) - Pharmacode 619841.
This product is listed on the HML and the Community Schedule.
Key dates
31 March 2023 - All remaining stock of this product expires
1 May 2023 - Product is delisted from the Community Schedule and the HML
Alternative product
We have received clinical advice that lignocaine urethral syringes (Brand: Instillagel Lido | Pharmacode 2580497) is an appropriate fully funded alternative.
This product is already listed.
Schedule listing for Instillgel Lido(external link)
HML listing for Instillgel Lido(external link) (HSS Jan 23 to 2025)
Who to contact
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