olanzapine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-OLANZAPINE olanzapine 7.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 303716
Active ingredients:
olanzapine

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
08 Dec 2023
to
14 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.

OLANZAPINE ODT GENERICHEALTH 10 olanzapine 10 mg orodispersible tablet blister pack
AUST R: 177793
Active ingredients:
olanzapine

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Torrent Australasia Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 3 9809 7900

From
15 Jun 2023
to
31 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

OLANZAPINE RBX olanzapine 7.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 157860
Active ingredients:
olanzapine

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd

Phone:
0298872600

From
01 Nov 2023
to
28 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

OLANZAPINE SANDOZ olanzapine 7.5mg film coated tablet, blister pack
AUST R: 148474
Active ingredients:
olanzapine

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
14 Aug 2023
to
05 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-OLANZAPINE olanzapine 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 303717
Active ingredients:
olanzapine

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
10 May 2024
to
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment Alternative generic products are available.

PRYZEX olanzapine 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 335112
Active ingredients:
olanzapine

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
24 Mar 2023
to
05 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing