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Publication #8438
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MSAN(2025)17
Name
Galantamine 8mg, 16mg and 24mg modified-release capsules
Categories
Scottish Government
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
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NHS
Scotland
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Pharmaceutical Services
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Description
Galantamine 8mg modified release capsules are in limited supply until late July 2025.
Galantamine 16mg modified release capsules will be out of stock from mid-April until late May 2025.
Galantamine 24mg modified release capsules will be out of stock from late April until late July 2025.
Galantamine 8mg, 16mg and 24mg tablets were discontinued and are no longer available.
Galantamine 20mg/5ml oral solution sugar free remains available and can support full increased demand.
Alternative solid dosage forms of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors (donepezil tablets and rivastigmine capsules) remain available.
Unlicensed supplies of galantamine 8mg, 16mg and 24mg modified release capsules may be sourced, lead times vary.
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2025-04-22 09:04:00
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