Rivastigmine vs Galantamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rivastigmine was dispensed 4.7× as often as Galantamine in March 2026 — 36,834 items versus 7,903 in England.
36,834items
Rivastigmine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,903items
Galantamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rivastigmine versus Galantamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rivastigmine · ╌ Galantamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Rivastigmine | Galantamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,834 | 7,903 |
| Items, last 12 months | 437,272 | 106,296 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,405,181 | £458,934 |
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