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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 20 Dec 2024 to 28 Feb 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
PRYZEX olanzapine 2.5 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 335101 Active ingredients: olanzapine Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 17 Dec 2024 to 21 Feb 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
ZYPREXA IM olanzapine 10mg powder for injection vial AUST R: 76867 Active ingredients: olanzapine Dosage form: Injection, powder for Sponsor: Pharmaco Australia Ltd Phone: 1800201564	From 13 Dec 2024 to 13 Jan 2025	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.
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.