Date
The issue: availability of bupivacaine HCl 0.25% and 0.5% with EPINEPHrine 1:200,000 X 20 mL vials remains limited and NH supply may not be sufficient each month to maintain usual needs.
Anticipated resolution: December 2024
Clinical use: Anesthetic for local or regional anesthesia or analgesia.
Potential alternatives:
- Bupivacaine 0.25% and 0.5% injection (plain)
- Lidocaine 1% and 2% with EPINEPHrine injection
- Ropivacaine injection