Resolved
Zyprexa 10 mg tablets
olanzapine · 10 mg tablet
Zyprexa
- Reported
- 15 June 2024
- Expected resolution
- 30 November 2024
- TGA reference
- TGA-MSI-2024-009
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd
Reason for shortage
Disruption to Indian API supplier following regulatory audit. Supply resumed November 2024.
What to do
- 1.Shortage is resolved — Supply has been restored. If you experienced disruption, speak with your pharmacist or prescriber about returning to your usual medicine if you were switched to an alternative.
Suggested alternatives
Same or related therapeutic class. Always discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
- Generic olanzapine 10 mg tablets — multiple brands available
- Seroquel (quetiapine) — alternative atypical antipsychotic
Official resources
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