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Permanently Discontinued

MAR-OLANZAPINE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MAR-OLANZAPINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MAR-OLANZAPINE has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MAR-OLANZAPINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Report last updated2018-10-15
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

Other Products

ZYPREXA

CHEPLAPHARM REGISTRATION GMBH

7.5MG · DIN 02229277

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

SANDOZ OLANZAPINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

2.5MG · DIN 02310341

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

ZYPREXA ZYDIS

CHEPLAPHARM REGISTRATION GMBH

5MG · DIN 02243086

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

TEVA-OLANZAPINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02276755

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

OLANZAPINE

SANIS HEALTH INC

7.5MG · DIN 02372835

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

OLANZAPINE ODT

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

15MG · DIN 02343681

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

02421240

Active Ingredient

OLANZAPINE

See all OLANZAPINE products →

Shortage History