Dementia medication shortages are particularly distressing for patients and carers. Galantamine, rivastigmine patches, and memantine have all faced UK supply issues.
Current Active Shortages (2)
Rivastigmine 4.6mg/24hours and 9.5mg/24hours transdermal patches
high DHSC MSNThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: • Rivastigmine 4.6mg/24hours transdermal patches • Rivastigmine 9.5mg/24hours tran
Galantamine 8mg, 16mg and 24mg modified-release capsules
medium DHSC MSNDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Galantamine 8mg, 16mg and 24mg modified-release capsules. • Galantamine 8mg modified release capsules are in l
What to Do If Affected
- Contact your memory clinic or specialist immediately
- Don't stop dementia medication suddenly
- Ask about alternative brands or formulations
- Carers should keep a medication record
- Contact Alzheimer's Society helpline: 0333 150 3456
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Data sources: DHSC Medicine Supply Notifications · NHSBSA Serious Shortage Protocols · NHS England
Page last updated: 27 March 2026. Data checked daily.
Page last updated: 27 March 2026. Data checked daily.