SE ATC N01BB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Lidocaine shortage in Sweden
Is there a Lidocaine shortage in Sweden?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Lidocaine products are reported short in Sweden, the first since 1 Oct 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 1 Oct 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in United States, Canada, Italy, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Sweden
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | Lidokain Aguettant 10 mg/ml Förfylld spruta, 10 x 10 ml | Laboratoire Aguettant | 1 Oct 2025 | 1 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Lidokain Aguettant 20 mg/ml Förfylld spruta, 10 x 10 ml | Laboratoire Aguettant | 1 Oct 2025 | 1 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Lidocaine Accord 10 mg/ml Ampull, 10 x 10 ml | Accord Healthcare B.V. | 18 May 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| SE | Xylocain utan konserveringsmedel 10 mg/ml Ampull, 5 x 10 ml (blisterförpackning) | Aspen Pharma Trading Limited | 21 Sep 2026 | 16 Feb 2027 | Not stated |
Source
Läkemedelsverket (Swedish Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages (restanmälningar) reported by companies; one row per pack.