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Permanently Discontinued

RAN-OLANZAPINE ODT

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 RAN-OLANZAPINE ODT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RAN-OLANZAPINE ODT 15MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 7, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RAN-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 strength15MG
Last updated2020-03-07

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

TEVA-OLANZAPINE OD

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02321378

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TORRENT-OLANZAPINE ODT

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02404737

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-OLANZAPINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

15MG · DIN 02303183

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-OLANZAPINE ODT

DOMINION PHARMACAL

15MG · DIN 02307391

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IPG-OLANZAPINE ODT

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

15MG · DIN 02387522

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZYPREXA

CHEPLAPHARM REGISTRATION GMBH

7.5MG · DIN 02229277

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

02414112

Strength

15MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

OLANZAPINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-03-07

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons