Medicine by its Russian trade name
Aricept (Арисепт) and alternatives in France
In France the medicine is sold under the same name, Aricept. The active ingredient is donepezil.
Donepezil for Alzheimer’s disease. Prescription only.
- Packages in the catalog
- 4 packages
- Forms
- Orodispersible tablet, Film-coated tablet
- Dispensing in France
- Prescription only
- Supply in France
- No shortages reported by ANSM
Forms and strengths in France
According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.
Alternatives to Aricept: medicines with the same active ingredients
Medicines registered in France with the same active ingredients (donepezil), according to the official BDPM catalog. Strengths, forms and excipients may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Active ingredient
Why Арисепт may be missing from Russian pharmacies
A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.
Prescription
In France Aricept is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.
How to get a consultation about Aricept
- 1. Find a medicine
Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.
- 2. Build a list
Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.
- 3. Send a request
Choose how to reach you: email, Telegram, WhatsApp or phone. No account needed.
- 4. Get a manager’s reply
A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Questions and answers
Where can I find Арисепт if Russian pharmacies have none?
In France Aricept is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 4 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
How much does Aricept cost in France?
BDPM has no reference price for these packages. A manager gives a guide and the terms; the consultation is free.
What alternatives to Aricept exist in France?
BDPM lists medicines with the same active ingredients (donepezil): Aricept, Donepezil Arrow, Donepezil Krka and others. Strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Is a prescription needed for Aricept?
Yes, in France Aricept is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.
Is Aricept the same as Арисепт?
Yes, it is the same medicine under the same name; the active ingredient is donepezil. Strengths and forms in France may differ from Russian ones, so check them against your prescription.
This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 2 November 2026.