Short answer. The Malta Medicines Authority register lists two authorised 65 mg potassium iodide tablets: "Potassium iodide G.L. Pharma 65mg Tablets", classified OTC (over the counter, MA993/00101), and "Potassium iodide SERB 65 mg tablets", classified POM (prescription only, AA565/130601) 1. No official public distribution or guidance on when to take them was found.
Which potassium iodide products are authorised in Malta?
| Product | Authorisation number | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium iodide G.L. Pharma 65mg Tablets | MA993/00101 | OTC (over the counter) |
| Potassium iodide SERB 65 mg tablets | AA565/130601 | POM (prescription only) |
Source: Malta Medicines Authority register, searched on 20 October 2026 1.
Authorisation does not show that either product is actually stocked in pharmacies. Ask a pharmacist about availability.
Does Malta distribute iodine tablets?
No. No official public distribution, zone or stockpile information was found. Malta has no nuclear power plant. The Ministry for Home Affairs website could not be read on 20 October 2026, so official guidance published there could not be checked.
When should potassium iodide be taken?
Potassium iodide protects only the thyroid, and only against radioactive iodine. It should be taken only when public health authorities instruct it. No Maltese instruction on dose or timing was found. The general reasoning, dosing tables from international agencies and the risks of taking it without need are in our guide Potassium iodide: when and how much?. Distances around nuclear plants are covered in Nuclear plant emergency zones.
Should I buy potassium iodide in Malta?
Phaenyx makes no recommendation to buy. One authorised product is classified OTC and the other prescription only 1. A pharmacist or doctor can advise, in particular for people with thyroid conditions, pregnant women and children.
Frequently asked questions
Is potassium iodide sold over the counter in Malta?
One authorised product, G.L. Pharma 65 mg tablets, is classified OTC; the SERB 65 mg tablets are prescription only 1. Market availability is not stated.
Does the government hand out iodine tablets in Malta?
No official distribution was found.
What dose is the Maltese tablet?
Both authorised products are 65 mg potassium iodide tablets 1.
Sources
- Malta Medicines Authority — Search Authorised Medicines in Malta (search: potassium iodide) — https://medicinesauthority.gov.mt/searchmedicines?l=1 (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Malta Medicines Authority · Search Authorised Medicines in Malta (search: potassium iodide) checked 2026-10-20