Aricept generic availability<\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\nGeneric name<\/b><\/td>\n Donepezil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nFDA approval date of the generic version<\/b><\/td>\n Orally disintegrating tablets: February 2010; standard film-coated tablets: November 2010<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nIs there a generic available for sale in the U.S.?\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nIs donepezil the same as Aricept?<\/h2>\n
\u201cAricept and its generic counterpart, donepezil, are the same where it counts,\u201d says Suzanne Borkowski, MD<\/a>, a board-certified psychiatrist at Resonance Psychiatry<\/a> based in the Washington, DC-Baltimore area. \u201cBoth contain the active ingredient donepezil hydrochloride, which means they should have the same desired effect on symptoms.\u201d<\/p>\nGeneric and brand-name drugs must be bioequivalent<\/a>. This means the generic version must contain the same active ingredient and deliver the same amount of medication to the bloodstream at the same rate.<\/p>\n\u201cFor a generic version to receive approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it must be the same form of medication (e.g., tablets, capsules, or injections) and possess the same release characteristics (e.g., immediate or delayed release),\u201d Dr. Borkowski explains.<\/p>\n\t\t
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However, bioequivalent does not mean identical. Generic and brand-name drugs may differ in inactive ingredients, such as fillers, binders, coatings, colors, or preservatives.<\/p>\n
For example, donepezil hydrochloride tablets may contain inactive ingredients<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n\n- Corn starch<\/li>\n
- Hydroxypropyl cellulose<\/li>\n
- Lactose monohydrate<\/li>\n
- Magnesium stearate<\/li>\n
- Microcrystalline cellulose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For most people, switching from Aricept to generic donepezil is not expected to affect treatment outcomes. One study<\/a> found that when patients with Alzheimer\u2019s disease switched from Aricept to donepezil, their quality of life didn\u2019t change.<\/p>\nHowever, some patients may experience side effects from inactive ingredients, which can influence which prescription drug they receive. \u201cIn my practice, I have seen patients who experienced mild allergic reactions or other adverse effects when the manufacturer supplying the pharmacy changes,\u201d Dr. Borkowski says. \u201cThis could be a response to an inactive ingredient or even a different coating on the medication. In these situations, I communicate with the pharmacy that it is \u2018medically necessary\u2019 to avoid specific manufacturers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prescribers may consider cost and patient tolerance<\/h3>\n
Cost may also affect whether a healthcare provider recommends brand-name or generic Aricept. \u201cWhen it comes to my family medicine practice, I rarely have a preference for branded Aricept over generic donepezil, due to their comparable effectiveness,\u201d says James Lyons, MD<\/a>, a family medicine physician and Clinical adviser of Epiphany Wellness<\/a> of Austin, Texas. \u201cHowever, the cost of generic donepezil is lower than the name-brand, which usually leads to better adherence and less financial stress for the patient.\u201d<\/p>\nHow much does generic Aricept cost?<\/h2>\n
With or without health insurance, generic donepezil can be much cheaper than brand-name Aricept tablets. Without insurance, Aricept can cost $653 for a 30-day supply of 10 mg tablets. In contrast, donepezil is $212 for the same quantity, form, and strength. Because both drugs contain the same active ingredient, going the generic route may be more affordable for some people.<\/p>\n
Is donepezil the same as Aricept?<\/h2>\n
\u201cAricept and its generic counterpart, donepezil, are the same where it counts,\u201d says Suzanne Borkowski, MD<\/a>, a board-certified psychiatrist at Resonance Psychiatry<\/a> based in the Washington, DC-Baltimore area. \u201cBoth contain the active ingredient donepezil hydrochloride, which means they should have the same desired effect on symptoms.\u201d<\/p>\n Generic and brand-name drugs must be bioequivalent<\/a>. This means the generic version must contain the same active ingredient and deliver the same amount of medication to the bloodstream at the same rate.<\/p>\n \u201cFor a generic version to receive approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it must be the same form of medication (e.g., tablets, capsules, or injections) and possess the same release characteristics (e.g., immediate or delayed release),\u201d Dr. Borkowski explains.<\/p>\n\t\t Save up to 80% on Aricept with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t However, bioequivalent does not mean identical. Generic and brand-name drugs may differ in inactive ingredients, such as fillers, binders, coatings, colors, or preservatives.<\/p>\n For example, donepezil hydrochloride tablets may contain inactive ingredients<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n For most people, switching from Aricept to generic donepezil is not expected to affect treatment outcomes. One study<\/a> found that when patients with Alzheimer\u2019s disease switched from Aricept to donepezil, their quality of life didn\u2019t change.<\/p>\n However, some patients may experience side effects from inactive ingredients, which can influence which prescription drug they receive. \u201cIn my practice, I have seen patients who experienced mild allergic reactions or other adverse effects when the manufacturer supplying the pharmacy changes,\u201d Dr. Borkowski says. \u201cThis could be a response to an inactive ingredient or even a different coating on the medication. In these situations, I communicate with the pharmacy that it is \u2018medically necessary\u2019 to avoid specific manufacturers.\u201d<\/p>\n Cost may also affect whether a healthcare provider recommends brand-name or generic Aricept. \u201cWhen it comes to my family medicine practice, I rarely have a preference for branded Aricept over generic donepezil, due to their comparable effectiveness,\u201d says James Lyons, MD<\/a>, a family medicine physician and Clinical adviser of Epiphany Wellness<\/a> of Austin, Texas. \u201cHowever, the cost of generic donepezil is lower than the name-brand, which usually leads to better adherence and less financial stress for the patient.\u201d<\/p>\n With or without health insurance, generic donepezil can be much cheaper than brand-name Aricept tablets. Without insurance, Aricept can cost $653 for a 30-day supply of 10 mg tablets. In contrast, donepezil is $212 for the same quantity, form, and strength. Because both drugs contain the same active ingredient, going the generic route may be more affordable for some people.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\tInactive ingredients may differ<\/h3>\n
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Prescribers may consider cost and patient tolerance<\/h3>\n
How much does generic Aricept cost?<\/h2>\n