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Permanently Discontinued

APO-OLANZAPINE

APOTEX INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is APO-OLANZAPINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-OLANZAPINE 2.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 5, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-OLANZAPINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength2.5MG
Last updated2018-02-05

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

JAMP OLANZAPINE FC

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

2.5MG · DIN 02417243

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZYPREXA

CHEPLAPHARM REGISTRATION GMBH

7.5MG · DIN 02229277

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-OLANZAPINE ODT

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

5MG · DIN 02436965

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-OLANZAPINE OD

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02321378

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TORRENT-OLANZAPINE ODT

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02404737

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZYPREXA ZYDIS

CHEPLAPHARM REGISTRATION GMBH

5MG · DIN 02243086

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02281791

Strength

2.5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

OLANZAPINE

See all OLANZAPINE products →

Shortage History