12/28/2020

Dibucaine Ointment

Products Affected - Description

- Dibucaine ointment, Perrigo, 1%, 28 gram tube, 1 count, NDC 45802-0050-03 - discontinued

Reason for the Shortage

- Perrigo discontinued dibucaine ointment 1% due to a raw ingredient shortage.
- Rugby did not provide a reason for the shortage.

Available Products

- Dibucaine ointment, Rugby Laboratories, 1%, 28 gram tube, 1 count, NDC 00536-1211-95

Estimated Resupply Dates

- Rugby has dibucaine ointment 1% available.

Updated

Updated December 28, 2020 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created May 8, 2020 by Stephen Andrews, PharmD, BCPS, Drug Information Specialist. © 2020, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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