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ATC N01BB54 · Amides · updated 2 Nov 2026

Prilocaine, Combinations shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Prilocaine, Combinations has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Norway, Sweden), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Is there a Prilocaine, Combinations shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Prilocaine, Combinations is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Norway, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 6 Nov 2026 (Norway). New since 3 Oct 2026: Norway, Sweden.

Countries2/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since9 Oct 202624 days ago
Earliest return6 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorway1 product shortSweden1 product shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

NorwaySweden
Citanest Dental Octapressin 30 mg/ml/0,03 IECitanest Dental Octapressin 30 mg/ml/0,03 IE/ml injeksjonsvæske, oppløsning, 100 x 1.8 ml sylindretterCitanest Dental Octapressin 30 mg/ml + 0,54 Citanest Dental Octapressin 30 mg/ml + 0,54 mikrogram/ml Cylinderampull, 100 x 1,8 mltoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Dentsply Detrey2

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group N01BB · Amides
Lidocaine9/16Ropivacaine9/16Bupivacaine8/16Lidocaine, Combinations4/16Levobupivacaine2/16Mepivacaine2/16Prilocaine, Combinations2/16Combinations1/16Prilocaine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NOCitanest Dental Octapressin 30 mg/ml/0,03 IE/ml injeksjonsvæske, oppløsning, 100 x 1.8 ml sylindretterDentsply DeTrey GmbH9 Oct 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Produksjonsproblemer
SECitanest Dental Octapressin 30 mg/ml + 0,54 mikrogram/ml Cylinderampull, 100 x 1,8 mlDentsply DeTrey GmbH9 Oct 20266 Nov 2026Not stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Prilocaine, Combinations shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Prilocaine, Combinations is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Norway, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 6 Nov 2026 (Norway). New since 3 Oct 2026: Norway, Sweden.

When will Prilocaine, Combinations be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 6 Nov 2026 in Norway; Norway: 6 Nov 2026; Sweden: 6 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Prilocaine, Combinations in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Prilocaine, Combinations shortages?

Dentsply Detrey.