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CH ATC N01BB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Lidocaine shortage in Switzerland
Is there a Lidocaine shortage in Switzerland?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Lidocaine products are reported short in Switzerland. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.
Also short in United States, Canada, Italy, Spain, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Switzerland
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH | LIDOCAIN Bichsel 0.5% 50 mg/10ml 10 x 10 ml anticipated | Laboratorium Dr. G. Bichsel AG | 30 Nov 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| CH | LIDOCAIN Bichsel 1% 100 mg/10ml 10 Amp 10 ml LIDOCAIN Bichsel 1% 50 mg/5ml 10 Amp 5 ml anticipated | Laboratorium Dr. G. Bichsel AG | 30 Nov 2026 | not given | Not stated |
Source
FONES (Federal Office for National Economic Supply), reporting office for vital medicines. Official list. Vital human medicines only (the federal list of reportable active substances); one row per pack (GTIN).