Derbyshire Medicines Management and Clinical Policies
GREEN: 2nd line (for dementia) after consultant/specialist initiation and stabilisation for 3 months. (Decision date - March 2017)
See management of dementia in primary care.
GREEN after consultant/specialist initiation: treatment options for Parkinson’s Dementia for psychosis, aggression, and agitation/anxiety as per NICE NG71 recommendations. (See Managing Behavioural Problems in Patients with Dementia guideline) (Decision date - April 2023)
Galantamine is more expensive compared to other treatment options (rivastigmine, donepezil and memantine)
Galzemic XL is the preferred brand for 8mg & 16mg strength and Luventa XL is the preferred brand for 24mg strength, if an XL preparation is required.
