October Generic Drug Release

Released: 11/18/2011   By: Theron Mindek

Teva announced on October 24th that they received final FDA approval to market, distribute, and sell the blockbuster generic equivalent of Zyprexa® (olanzapine) tablets 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg and 20mg. Olanzapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia in adults and teenagers 13 years of age and older, and is also used to treat bipolar disorder in adults and teenagers 13 years of age and older.

Also on October 24th, Par Pharmaceuticals announced on October 24th that they received final FDA approval to market, distribute, and sell their AB-rated generic equivalent of Zyprexa® Zydis ODT (olanzapine) tablets OLANZAP OD TAB 5mg, 10mg, 15mg,and 20mg 30. Olanzapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia in adults and teenagers 13 years of age and older, and is also used to treat bipolar disorder in adults and teenagers 13 years of age and older

Both Generics are in stock and available to all claimants covered by Carlisle Medical Home Delivery Pharmacy.