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APO-OLANZAPINE ODT olanzapine 20 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack AUST R: 158986Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
17 Jul 2025
to
26 Sep 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.Alternative generic products are available.
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ZYPREXA IM olanzapine 10mg powder for injection vial AUST R: 76867Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd
Phone:
1800201564
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From
13 Dec 2024
to
17 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply and working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Orspec Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on (02) 4339 4239.
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APO-OLANZAPINE olanzapine 5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 303715Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
22 Apr 2025
to
18 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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ZYPINE ODT olanzapine 5 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack AUST R: 175773Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 274 276
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From
26 May 2025
to
04 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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ZYPINE olanzapine 10 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 154617Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
05 Feb 2025
to
20 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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ZYPINE olanzapine 5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 154624Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 274 276
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From
23 May 2025
to
11 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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