Neupro generic name?

What is Neupro’s generic name?

Neupro’s generic name is rotigotine (a dopamine agonist used for Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome). [1]

Are there any other names people might see?

You may also see the drug listed under the chemical/generic term rotigotine in prescriptions and substitution lists, while “Neupro” is the brand name. [1]

Why does “Neupro” have a different name than the generic?

“Neupro” is the brand; rotigotine is the active ingredient (the generic name used for all products that contain the same medicine). [1]

Sources

[1] https://www.drugs.com/search.php?searchterm=Neupro