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Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-OLANZAPINE ODT

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 ODT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-OLANZAPINE ODT 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 17, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-OLANZAPINE ODT 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 strength20MG
Last updated2017-07-17

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

OLANZAPINE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02385910

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZYPREXA

CHEPLAPHARM REGISTRATION GMBH

7.5MG · DIN 02229277

Different strengthDifferent 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

02382733

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

OLANZAPINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-07-17

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons