Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis) shortage status

Shortage anticipated

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 27, 2026

Also sold as: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Intramuscular

A shortage of Olanzapine is anticipated but not yet confirmed. 2 product(s) have anticipated-shortage reports on file with Health Canada.

An antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Products affected

0 / 106

Reports on file

335

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Anticipated

OLANZAPINE ODT

5MG · TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING) · SANIS HEALTH INC

DIN 02352974 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Anticipated

OLANZAPINE ODT

10MG · TABLET (ORALLY-DISINTEGRATING) · SANIS HEALTH INC

DIN 02352982 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

SANDOZ OLANZAPINE ODT

5MG · TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING) · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02327775 · ended Oct 19, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

Resolved

SANDOZ OLANZAPINE ODT

20MG · TABLET (ORALLY-DISINTEGRATING) · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02327805 · ended Oct 19, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-OLANZAPINE

15MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02281848 · ended Jul 23, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

PMS-OLANZAPINE ODT

15MG · TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING) · PHARMASCIENCE INC

DIN 02303213 · ended Oct 6, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

SANDOZ OLANZAPINE

5.0MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02310368 · ended Oct 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

SANDOZ OLANZAPINE

2.5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02310341 · ended Oct 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

OLANZAPINE ODT

10MG · TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING) · SANIS HEALTH INC

DIN 02352982 · ended Aug 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-OLANZAPINE ODT

5MG · TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING) · APOTEX INC

DIN 02360616 · ended Jul 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

TEVA-OLANZAPINE

20MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED

DIN 02359707 · ended Mar 18, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

JAMP OLANZAPINE ODT

10MG · TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING) · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

DIN 02406632 · ended Mar 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

A manufacturer has told Health Canada it expects supply of Olanzapine to fall short of demand. Anticipated shortages sometimes resolve without patients noticing; this page updates as soon as the status changes.

Olanzapine is classified under “ANTIPSYCHOTICS” (ATC N05AH).

Recent changes

Oct 27, 2026 Shortage resolved
Oct 27, 2026 Shortage resolved
Oct 27, 2026 Shortage resolved
Oct 12, 2026 Shortage resolved
Oct 6, 2026 Status changed
Oct 6, 2026 Shortage resolved
Oct 6, 2026 Shortage resolved
Oct 5, 2026 New report filed
Oct 5, 2026 Status changed
Oct 5, 2026 Status changed
Oct 5, 2026 Estimated end date pushed back : Sep 30, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026
Sep 8, 2026 New report filed
Sep 8, 2026 New report filed
Sep 4, 2026 Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 31, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026
Sep 2, 2026 Status changed
Aug 18, 2026 New report filed
Aug 18, 2026 Shortage resolved
Aug 10, 2026 New report filed
Jul 31, 2026 Shortage resolved
Jul 29, 2026 New report filed

Common questions

What is Olanzapine used for?

An antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

When will Olanzapine be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Olanzapine in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Possible alternatives in the same class (antipsychotics)

Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.