Procaine Injection

04 November 2009

Products Affected - Description

Novocain 1%, 2 mL ampul, package of 25 (NDC 00409-1808-02), Hospira - discontinued
Novocain 10%, 2 mL ampul, unit-dose, package of 25 (NDC 00409-1810-02), Hospira - discontinued

Reason for the Shortage

Hospira discontinued their product due to a raw materials shortage.

Estimated Resupply Dates

• Hospira has discontinued their Novocaine injection.
• There are no other manufacturers of injectable procaine hydrochloride.
  

Related Shortages

• Cocaine Topical Solution
• Levobupivacaine Injection— No Longer Available
• Ropivacaine Injection— Resolved
• Tetracaine

Updated

November 4, 2009, University of Utah, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2009, University of Utah, Drug Information Service.

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