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OLANZAPINE SANDOZ olanzapine 5mg film coated tablet, blister pack AUST R: 148469Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
25 Sep 2025
to
16 Feb 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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OLANZAPINE SANDOZ olanzapine 7.5mg film coated tablet, blister pack AUST R: 148474Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
20 Nov 2025
to
09 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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ZYPREXA olanzapine 2.5mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 56603Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd
Phone:
1800201564
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From
03 Feb 2026
to
31 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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APO-OLANZAPINE ODT olanzapine 5 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack AUST R: 158995Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
18 Dec 2025
to
18 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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OLANZAPINE SANDOZ ODT 5 olanzapine 5mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack AUST R: 179092Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
16 Oct 2025
to
08 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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ZYPREXA olanzapine 5mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 56604Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd
Phone:
1800201564
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From
17 Dec 2025
to
21 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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ZYPREXA ZYDIS olanzapine 5mg wafer blister pack AUST R: 73388Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Wafer
Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd
Phone:
1800201564
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From
26 Sep 2025
to
30 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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OLANZAPINE ODT-WGR olanzapine 10 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack AUST R: 159004Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating
Sponsor:
GM Pharma International Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 936 140
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Deletion from market:
27 Feb 2026
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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