olanzapine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-OLANZAPINE ODT olanzapine 20 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 158986
Active ingredients:
olanzapine

Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
10 Jan 2025
to
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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
02 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
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
29 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
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

Deletion from market:
31 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.