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AU ATC N05AH03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Olanzapine shortage in Australia
Is there an Olanzapine shortage in Australia?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 15 Olanzapine products are reported short in Australia, the first since 31 Aug 2024. The company estimate for the return is 26 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Jul 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand. All countries.
Affected products in Australia
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | NOUMED OLANZAPINE olanzapine 10 mg film-coated tablet blister pack | 31 Aug 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | NOUMED OLANZAPINE olanzapine 2.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack | 31 Aug 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | NOUMED OLANZAPINE olanzapine 5mg film-coated tablet blister pack | 31 Aug 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | NOUMED OLANZAPINE olanzapine 7.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack | 31 Aug 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZYPREXA RELPREVV olanzapine (as pamoate monohydrate) 405mg powder for injection vial with diluent vial limited | 19 Dec 2025 | not given | Not stated | |
| AU | ZYPINE ODT olanzapine 10 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack | 9 Feb 2026 | 15 Feb 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZYPINE olanzapine 10 mg tablet blister pack | 23 Feb 2026 | 30 Jul 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZYPINE olanzapine 5 mg tablet blister pack limited | 9 Mar 2026 | 30 Jul 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZYPINE ODT olanzapine 20 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack | 23 Mar 2026 | 15 Feb 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZYPINE ODT olanzapine 5 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack | 25 Mar 2026 | 15 Feb 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZYPINE olanzapine 7.5 mg tablet blister pack limited | 25 Mar 2026 | 30 Jul 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | OLANZAPINE SANDOZ olanzapine 10mg film coated tablet, blister pack limited | 20 Aug 2026 | 26 Nov 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZYPINE ODT olanzapine 15 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack | 4 Sep 2026 | 15 Feb 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZYPINE olanzapine 2.5 mg tablet blister pack limited | 9 Oct 2026 | 30 Jul 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ZYPREXA RELPREVV olanzapine (as pamoate monohydrate) 300mg powder for injection vial with diluent vial limited | 27 Oct 2026 | 27 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
Source
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Medicine Shortage Reports Database. Official list. National shortages of reportable medicines, current and anticipated within six months; one row per product.