Generic name |
olanzapine (Zyprexa®) | |
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Strength |
2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg | |
Form | tablet |
Special Authority criteria |
Approval period |
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1. Patient specific diagnosis identified as Schizophrenia or other psychosis (not dementia related) AND Treatment failure or intolerance to at least one other specified anti-psychotic agent. |
Indefinite |
AND / OR | |
2. Diagnosis of Bipolar I disorder AND Treatment failure or intolerance to lithium, carbamazepine or divalproex sodium AND Treatment failure or intolerance to at least one other specified anti-psychotic agent. |
Indefinite |