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
27 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available. An overseas registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.
APO-GALANTAMINE MR galantamine (as hydrobromide) 24 mg modified release capsules blister pack
AUST R: 182034
Active ingredients:
galantamine hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
03 Jul 2025
to
27 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is 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
27 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available. An overseas registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.
GALANTYL galantamine (as hydrobromide) 16 mg modified release capsule blister pack
AUST R: 157932
Active ingredients:
galantamine hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
27 Oct 2025
to
12 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling supply. An overseas registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.
GALANTYL galantamine (as hydrobromide) 24 mg modified release capsule blister pack
AUST R: 157933
Active ingredients:
galantamine hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
27 Aug 2025
to
12 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
An alternative brand is 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
10 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An overseas registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.
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
10 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is 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
28 Mar 2025
to
20 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available. An overseas registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.
REMINYL galantamine 16mg (as hydrobromide) modified release capsule blister pack
AUST R: 97885
Active ingredients:
galantamine
galantamine hydrobromide

Dosage form:
Capsule, modified release

Sponsor:
Clinect Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800899005

From
06 Nov 2025
to
18 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An overseas registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.