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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 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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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
29 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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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
26 Sep 2025
to
21 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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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
23 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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
16 Jan 2026
to
13 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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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
23 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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OLANZAPINE SANDOZ ODT 10 olanzapine 10mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack AUST R: 179086Active ingredients:
olanzapine
Dosage form:
Tablet, orally disintegrating
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
20 Oct 2025
to
30 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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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
02 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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