Rivastigmine vs Galantamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rivastigmine was dispensed 4.9× as often as Galantamine in May 2026 — 36,802 items versus 7,463 in England.
36,802items
Rivastigmine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,463items
Galantamine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rivastigmine versus Galantamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rivastigmine · ╌ Galantamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Rivastigmine | Galantamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 36,802 | 7,463 |
| Items, last 12 months | 439,805 | 102,231 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,491,654 | £433,069 |
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