Monday, February 16, 2026

Neurodegenerative Drugs

We are now into Module 2 Central Nervous System Drugs and begin with Neurodegenerative Drugs. These are the medications used for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.

Chances are you know someone in your family that is affected by AD or PD. It is very common and when you see the effects firsthand in a family member, you know the personal toll this takes, which is usually higher on the family than the actual patient.

What is the number one drug prescribed for Alzheimer's?


Donepezil tablets are by far the most common medication used to treat dementia.