galantamine hydrobromide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-GALANTAMINE MR galantamine (as hydrobromide) 16 mg modified release capsules blister pack
AUST R: 182041
Active ingredients:
galantamine hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
19 Dec 2024
to
08 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-GALANTAMINE MR galantamine (as hydrobromide) 8 mg modified release capsules blister pack
AUST R: 182030
Active ingredients:
galantamine hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
10 Jan 2025
to
08 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

GAMINE XR galantamine (as hydrobromide) 16mg modified release capsules blister pack
AUST R: 182038
Active ingredients:
galantamine hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
31 Jan 2025
to
29 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

GAMINE XR galantamine (as hydrobromide) 24mg modified release capsules blister pack
AUST R: 182040
Active ingredients:
galantamine hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
29 Oct 2024
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

GAMINE XR galantamine (as hydrobromide) 8mg modified release capsules blister pack
AUST R: 182028
Active ingredients:
galantamine hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
09 May 2025
to
29 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.