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NZ ATC N05AH03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Olanzapine shortage in New Zealand

Is there an Olanzapine shortage in New Zealand?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Olanzapine products are reported short in New Zealand, the first since 19 Jan 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in New Zealand

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
NZOlanzapine (Zypine ODT) 5 and 10 mg orodispersible tablets19 Jan 2026not givenNot stated
NZOlanzapine tablets (all strengths)25 Aug 2026not givenNot stated

Source

Pharmac (Pharmaceutical Management Agency), medicine notices. Official list. Supply issues and discontinuations of funded medicines that Pharmac has notified; one row per notice.