Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
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?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Last updated2018-10-15

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

MINT-OLANZAPINE ODT

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

5MG · DIN 02436965

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

TEVA-OLANZAPINE OD

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02321378

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

TORRENT-OLANZAPINE ODT

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02404737

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

PMS-OLANZAPINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

15MG · DIN 02303183

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

02421275

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons