Donepezil vs Rivastigmine
Compare Donepezil and Rivastigmine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Donepezil | Rivastigmine | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Cholinesterase Inhibitor | Cholinesterase Inhibitor |
| Used to treat | Alzheimer disease | Alzheimer disease |
| Generic price | From $0.044 each, about $1.32 for 30 (5 mg tablet) | From $0.15 each, about $4.37 for 30 (3 mg capsule); other forms from $1.75 per item (4.6 mg/24hr patch) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | Exelon: from $21.81 per item (9.5 mg/24hr patch) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 92% less than the brand |