Topicaine (Lidocaine [Lignocaine] hydrochloride with adrenaline and tetracaine hydrochloride): Hospital supply issue
Biomed, the supplier, advises that there might be a brief out of stock at the end of November of Topicaine (Pharmacode 2288737).
31 January 2025 | Update
The supplier expects to have this product available again by mid to late February 2025.
Affected product
Due to a regulatory issue, there is a supply issue affecting Topicaine (Pharmacode 2288737).
HML Listing for Topicaine(external link)
Alternative product
Clinical advice suggests lidocaine Inj 2% with adrenaline 1:200,000, 20 ml vial (pharmacode 693200) would be a suitable alternative. We understand that Topicaine is likely used mostly by dental surgeons.
Please use the larger presentation where possible to reserve the smaller presentation for those who need it most.
Expected resupply February 2025
Biomed expects to have stock available again by mid to late February 2025.
Who to contact
If you have questions about this issue, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz
Please include as much information as you can about the product (presentation, brand, pharmacode) and who your wholesaler is.
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