BNF:

4.11

Status:

Green - after consultant/specialist initiation

Decision Date:

March 2017

Comments

GREEN: 2^nd 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)

Luventa XL is the preferred, cost effective choice if an XL preparation is required.

 

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