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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:
1800274276
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From
19 Feb 2025
to
28 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available. The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
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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
28 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands 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
30 Apr 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.
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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
06 Jun 2025
to
24 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative brands are available.
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PRYZEX olanzapine 5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 335102Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
14 Mar 2025
to
25 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative brands are available.
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PRYZEX olanzapine 2.5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 335101Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
17 Dec 2024
to
31 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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OLANZAPINE ODT GENERICHEALTH 10 olanzapine 10 mg orodispersible tablet blister pack AUST R: 177793Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating
Sponsor:
Torrent Australasia Pty Ltd
Phone:
+61 3 9809 7900
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Deletion from market:
31 Jul 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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