Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-OLANZAPINE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 MYLAN-OLANZAPINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-OLANZAPINE 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 4, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-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 · 3 same form & route
Affected strength5MG
Report last updated2018-07-04
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

OLANZAPINE

SANIS HEALTH INC

5MG · DIN 02372827

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PMS-OLANZAPINE ODT

PHARMASCIENCE INC

5MG · DIN 02303191

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZYPREXA

CHEPLAPHARM REGISTRATION GMBH

15MG · DIN 02238850

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZYPREXA ZYDIS

CHEPLAPHARM REGISTRATION GMBH

20MG · DIN 02243089

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-OLANZAPINE ODT

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02425114

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP OLANZAPINE FC

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

15MG · DIN 02417294

Different strengthSame 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

02337886

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

OLANZAPINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-07-04

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons