exelon

Frequently asked questions

What does Exelon treat?

Exelon (Rivastigmine Tartrate) may be used to treat alzheimer disease, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Exelon work?

Exelon is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Cholinesterase inhibitors block the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a chemical messenger nerves use to communicate. By letting acetylcholine build up and act longer, they can help preserve memory and thinking in Alzheimer's disease, where this messenger runs low.

How is Exelon rated?

pharmaranks gives Exelon a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Exelon cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $6.05 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Donepezil Hydrochloride — about $1.43 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Exelon?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Exelon. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Exelon?

Exelon is marketed by Novartis. You can see Novartis's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Exelon a brand-name or generic drug?

Exelon is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Rivastigmine Tartrate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Rivastigmine Tartrate are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Exelon available over the counter?

No. Exelon is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Exelon come in?

Exelon is currently marketed as patch, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Exelon?

Exelon is classified as cholinesterase inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Exelon FDA-registered?

Exelon is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021025. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Exelon been recalled by the FDA?

Exelon has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Exelon safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Exelon a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.