Systems and methods for magnetic control of an anesthetic or analgesic agent are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes delivering a fluidic agent to a spinal region of a subject. The fluidic agent includes an anesthetic and/or analgesic component and a magnetic component. The method also includes applying a magnetic field to an area proximate a target area of the spinal region such as to maintain the fluidic agent at the target area, move the fluidic agent towards the target area, or move the fluidic agent away from the target area.
