Permanently Discontinued

OLANZAPINE FOR INJECTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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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 OLANZAPINE FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that OLANZAPINE FOR INJECTION 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 22, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is OLANZAPINE FOR INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

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

Affected strength10MG

Report last updated2020-06-22

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

APO-OLANZAPINE ODT

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02360624

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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ZYPREXA

CHEPLAPHARM REGISTRATION GMBH

7.5MG · DIN 02229277

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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SANDOZ OLANZAPINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

2.5MG · DIN 02310341

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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ZYPREXA ZYDIS

CHEPLAPHARM REGISTRATION GMBH

5MG · DIN 02243086

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-OLANZAPINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02276755

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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OLANZAPINE

SANIS HEALTH INC

7.5MG · DIN 02372835

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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

02416522

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

OLANZAPINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-06-22

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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