Olanzapine: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for olanzapine. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Olanzapine 2.5 Mg Tablet
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Olanzapine 2.5 Mg Tablet. Pharmacies pay about $2.43 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLANZAPINE 2.5 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.08 per tablet or capsule | $2.43 | 10/21/2026 |
| OLANZAPINE 5 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.09 per tablet or capsule | $2.65 | 10/21/2026 |
| OLANZAPINE 7.5 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.10 per tablet or capsule | $2.96 | 10/21/2026 |
| OLANZAPINE 10 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.11 per tablet or capsule | $3.26 | 10/21/2026 |
| OLANZAPINE 15 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.14 per tablet or capsule | $4.13 | 10/21/2026 |
| OLANZAPINE 20 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.16 per tablet or capsule | $4.66 | 10/21/2026 |
| OLANZAPINE ODT 5 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.30 per tablet or capsule | $8.90 | 10/21/2026 |
| OLANZAPINE ODT 10 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.38 per tablet or capsule | $11.39 | 10/21/2026 |
| OLANZAPINE ODT 15 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.66 per tablet or capsule | $19.72 | 10/21/2026 |
| OLANZAPINE ODT 20 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.75 per tablet or capsule | $22.39 | 10/21/2026 |
| OLANZAPINE 10 MG VIALGeneric | $20.85 per tablet or capsule | $625.57 | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic indicated: As oral formulation for the: Treatment of schizophrenia. ( 1.1 ) Adults: Efficacy was established in three clinical trials in patients with schizophrenia: two 6-week trials and one maintenance trial. ( 14.1 ) Adolescents (ages 13-17): Efficacy was established in one 6-week trial in patients with schizophrenia ( 14.1 ). The increased potential (in adolescents compared with adults) for weight gain and dyslipidemia may lead clinicians to consider prescribing other drugs first in adolescents. ( 1.1 ) Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and maintenance treatment of bipolar I...
Common side effects (FDA label)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS When using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the Adverse Reactions section of the package insert for Symbyax. Most common adverse reactions (≥5% and at least twice that for placebo) associated with: Oral Olanzapine Monotherapy: Schizophrenia (Adults) - postural hypotension, constipation, weight gain, dizziness, personality disorder, akathisia ( 6.1 ) Schizophrenia (Adolescents) - sedation, weight increased, headache, increased appetite, dizziness, abdominal pain, pain in extremity, fatigue, dry mouth ( 6.1 ) Manic or Mixed Episodes, Bipolar I Disorder...
Drug interactions (from the label)
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS The risks of using olanzapine in combination with other drugs have not been extensively evaluated in systematic studies. Diazepam: May potentiate orthostatic hypotension. ( 7.1 , 7.2 ) Alcohol: May potentiate orthostatic hypotension. ( 7.1 ) Carbamazepine: Increased clearance of olanzapine. ( 7.1 ) Fluvoxamine: May increase olanzapine levels. ( 7.1 ) Olanzapine and Fluoxetine in Combination: Also refer to the Drug Interactions section of the package insert for Symbyax. ( 7.1 ) CNS Acting Drugs: Caution should be used when taken in combination with other centrally acting drugs and alcohol. ( 7.2 ) Antihypertensive Agents: Enhanced antihypertensive effect. ( 7.2 ) Levodopa...
Warnings (from the label)
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS When using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the Warnings and Precautions section of the package insert for Symbyax. Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis: Increased risk of death and increased incidence of cerebrovascular adverse events (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack). ( 5.1 ) Suicide: The possibility of a suicide attempt is inherent in schizophrenia and in bipolar I disorder, and close supervision of high-risk patients should accompany drug therapy; when using in combination with fluoxetine, also refer to the Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions sections of the package insert for Symbyax. ( 5.2 ) Neuroleptic...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2023-07-10. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.