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Anticipated Shortage

SANDOZ OLANZAPINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 there a shortage of SANDOZ OLANZAPINE in Canada?

A shortage of SANDOZ OLANZAPINE 5.0MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 8, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is SANDOZ OLANZAPINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will SANDOZ OLANZAPINE be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 9, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~11 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength5.0MG
Last updated2026-09-08

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

Different strengthSame 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

PMS-OLANZAPINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

15MG · DIN 02303183

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2026-10-09

~11 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02310368

Strength

5.0MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

OLANZAPINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-08

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.