Drug Availability Update

Further to DrugAlert Vol 466, HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd is continuing to experience a supply interruption for the following local anaesthetic products:

Product ARTG Current Status
Marcain 0.25% 5 x 20mL 48380 Currently available
Marcain 0.5% 5 x 10mL 11937 Currently available
Marcain 0.5% 5 x 20mL 48328 Currently available
Naropin 0.2% 5 x 10mL 52406 Currently available
Naropin 0.2% 5 x 20mL 52405 Currently available
Naropin 0.75% 5 x 10mL 52400 Currently available
Naropin 0.75% 5 x 20mL 52399 Currently available
Naropin 1% 5 x 10mL 52398 Currently available
Naropin 1% 5 x 20mL 52397 Currently available
Xylocaine® 1% 5 x 20mL 48361 Currently available
Xylocaine® 2% 5 x 20mL 48364 Currently available
Xylocard® 500 10% 10 x 5mL 12036 Currently available
Xylocaine® 2% with adrenaline 1:80,000 10 x 5mL 54520 Currently available
Xylocaine® 1% with adrenaline 1:200,000 5 x 20mL 12015 Expected return late August 2019
Xylocaine® 2% with adrenaline 1:200,000 5 x 20mL 12021 Expected return late July 2019
Xylocaine® 0.5% with adrenaline 1:200,000 5 x 20mL 12008 Currently available
Xylocaine® 1% with adrenaline 1:100,000 10 x 5mL 12017 Currently available
Marcain 0.25% with adrenaline 1:400,000 5 x 20mL 125878 Currently available
Marcain 0.5% with adrenaline 1:200,000 5 x 20mL 48329 Limited availability

The product information should be consulted for further information on the appropriate use of these agents. In order to avoid medication errors, it is also requested that all staff exercise additional diligence when prescribing, supplying, and administering these products during this supply interruption.

Retain this notice in a prominent position, including in other related business units until supplies return to normal. Report any problems identified with medicines, vaccines or medical devices to the TGA.

Should you require further information regarding this matter, please contact your pharmacist at HPS Pharmacies, or Aspen Pharmacare Australia on 1300 659 646.

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