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Galantamine 8mg, 16mg and 24mg modified-release capsules

MSAN(2025)17 · Level 2 · issued 22 Apr 2025

Reference
MSAN(2025)17
Issued
22 Apr 2025
Priority
Level 2
Valid until
July 2025 as stated by the source
Source
Signed NHS Scotland notice (PDF) ↗

What the notice states

The supply position for each affected product, as recorded in the notice — read the full signed PDF above for the clinical advice and actions.

ProductPositionResupply
1. Galantamine 8mg modified release capsules are in limited supply until late July 2025.Limited supplylate July 2025
2. Galantamine 16mg modified release capsules will be out of stock from mid-April until late MayOut of stocklate May
3. Galantamine 24mg modified release capsules will be out of stock from late April until late JulyOut of stocklate July
4. Galantamine 8mg, 16mg and 24mg tablets were discontinued and are no longer available.Discontinued
5. Galantamine 20mg/5ml oral solution sugar free remains available and can support fullAvailable
rivastigmine capsules) remain available.Available
need to register with the SPS website. Registration for access to the website is available to UKAvailable

From the NHS Scotland notice PDF (linked above); dates and “valid until” text are as stated, fuzzy wording kept as written. Scotland is covered separately from England — see methodology. Not an official NHS service, and not clinical advice — follow the guidance issued to your pharmacy.