Olanzapine (Zypine) 10 mg tablets: Supply issue
The supplier is running low of olanzapine 10 mg tablets (Pharmacode 2651092).
Affected product
Due to delays at the manufacturing plant, the supplier is out of stock of the following product:
- Chemical: Olanzapine
- Presentation: Tab 10 mg
- Brand: Zypine
- Pharmacode: 2651092
- Subsidy: $1.93
- Measure / Qty: per 30 (bottle pack)
Schedule listing for olanzapine(external link)
All other strengths of the tablets remain available.
Alternative product
We listed Zypine tablets in a blister pack on 1 November 2025. This product is now running low also and may run out before the bottle (30) pack is back in stock.
Listed 1 November 2025
- Brand: Zypine
- Pharmacode: 2439875
- Subsidy: $1.80
- Measure / Qty: per 28 (Blister pack)
Where 10 mg tablets are unavailable
We have received clinical advice that people can receive two x 5 mg tablets where 10 mg tablets are not available. Please can pharmacists counsel and reassure people about this issue.
Expected resupply February 2026
The supplier is expecting to have stock of the Zypine 10 mg tablets available by early February 2026.
Who to contact
If you have questions about this issue, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz
Please include as much information as you can about the product (presentation, brand, pharmacode) and who your wholesaler is.
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