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What is the shelf life of Exelon rivastigmine transdermal patches?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Exelon rivastigmine transdermal patches have a shelf life of 2 years.

Sources for this answer

Exelon 4.6 mg/24h, 9.5 mg/24h, 13.3 mg/24h transdermal patchNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 21Document updated 22 October 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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