Autonomic and CNS Medications
Alzheimers Drugs
Brand/Generic Name
Dosage/Strength
Status
Restrictions
Notes
Relative Cost
Aricept
donepezil
10 mg tablet; 5 mg tablet
$$$$$
Aricept
donepezil
23 mg tablet
$$$$$
Aricept ODT
donepezil
5 mg tablet,disintegrating; 10 mg tablet,disintegrating
$$$$$
Cognex
Tacrine Hydrochloride
Not Applicable
Exelon
rivastigmine
1.5 mg capsule; 3 mg capsule; 6 mg capsule; 4.5 mg capsule
Not Applicable
Exelon
rivastigmine
2 mg/mL Solution
Not Applicable
Exelon
rivastigmine
4.6 mg/24 hour Patch 24 hr; 9.5 mg/24 hour Patch 24 hr
Not Applicable
Namenda
memantine
5 mg tablet; 10 mg tablet
$$$$$
Namenda Titration Pak
memantine
5-10 mg tablets,dose pack
$$$$$
Razadyne
galantamine
12 mg tablet; 4 mg tablet; 8 mg tablet
Not Applicable
Razadyne ER
galantamine
16 mg capsule,ext rel. pellets 24 hr; 24 mg capsule,ext rel. pellets 24 hr
Not Applicable
Razadyne ER
galantamine
8 mg capsule,ext rel. pellets 24 hr
Not Applicable
Tacrine Hydrochloride
Tacrine Hydrochloride
Not Applicable
Key for Product(s) Listed Above
Formulary
Prior Authorization (PA may not be required for some benefit plans)
Non-Formulary
(Third tier coverage applies for selected plans)
Not Reimbursed
Quantity Limit
Not available through mail order as 90-day supply*
Step Therapy
Generic Available. Brand name medication may be covered at a higher member cost or may not be covered for certain plans.
Notes
$
Relative cost compared to others in category
Specialty distribution for selected plans (Fourth or fifth tier coverage applied for selected plans)
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