Exelon Patch Patient Assistance Programs

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The Exelon Patch was developed by the drug company Novartis and approved by the FDA in July 2007, as the first transdermal or skin patch specifically designed to treat dementia.[1] Novartis has a multi-tiered program called "Patient Assistance Now", which offers assistance to both patients and caregivers.[2]

Exelon is the brand name for the prescription anti-Alzheimers medication rivastigmine. The patch format makes administration easier for both patients and caregivers. Exelon treats dementia, a brain disorder that affects memory, clarity of thought, communication, personality and mood, as well as the ability to perform day-to-day chores and activities. Exelon works to improves mental functions such as reasoning, remembering, and thinking.[3]



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Available through Novartis[2]
Phone 800-245-5356[2]
Address 186 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139[4]
Eligibility For U.S. Residents only[2]
Benefits Free trial[5]
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Exelon Patch Information

The Exelon Patch is made for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Patients or their caregivers apply the patch once a day. The patch format makes provides a much easier way for caregivers and patients to apply the drug than oral tablets. The patch then releases medication continuously for twenty-four hours to help with the patient's cognition.[6] The Exelon Patch also treats mild to moderate dementia in patients who have Parkinson's disease.[7] The dementia associated with Parkinson's disease is characterized by impaired executive functioning and problems with memory retrieval.

Exelon Patch Patient and Caregiver Assistance Programs

The manufacturer of the Exelon transdermal patch, Novartis, has a multi-tiered program called "Patient Assistance Now" which is designed to offer all kinds of assistance to patients and caregivers.[2] Novartis aims to help improve people's lives by educating people about their diseases and conditions, and about the Novartis medicines they take. Patient Assistance Now makes it easier for patients to find the information they need.

Novartis also has a special program that offers a 30-day free trial. Patients or caregivers can simply go to the Exelon Patch website and print out a voucher.[5] Doctors are also a good source of free Exelon Patch samples, which may come packaged with coupons for the Exelon Patch.

Patient Assistance Program Overview

Patient Assistance Programs

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.thatsfit.com/2007/07/10/dementia-patch-approved-by-fda/
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 http://www.patientassistancenow.com/index.jsp
  3. ↑ http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=17370
  4. ↑ http://www.novartis.com/about-novartis/locations/worldwide-offices.shtml
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://www.exelonpatch.com/info/How_the_Exelon_Patch_Can_Help/savings.jsp
  6. ↑ http://www.exelonpatch.com/
  7. ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000190/
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