Acyclovir-Mepha
Acyclovir-Mepha is a generic from Mepha Pharma AG and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. Basic health insurance reimburses it within the authorised indication. The public price ranges from CHF 28.20 to CHF 68.15 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Mepha Pharma AG
- ATC code
- J05AB01
- IT group
- 08.03 Mittel gegen Viren
- Active substances
- Aciclovirum
- Preparation type
- Generic
- On the SL since
- 15/03/1997
- Last price change
- 01/12/2022
- Co-payment
- 10%
Prices per pack
The ex-factory price is the authorisation holder's price; the public price adds the distribution share and VAT. Both are FOPH maximum prices: nothing above them may be charged.
| Dosage form | Pack size | Ex-factory price | Public price | Valid from | Cat. | GTIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabl 200 mg | 25 Stk | CHF 10.83 | CHF 28.20 | 15/03/1997 | A | 7680536680117 |
| Tabl 400 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 21.31 | CHF 39.60 | 15/03/1997 | A | 7680536680384 |
| Tabl 400 mg | 70 Stk | CHF 47.58 | CHF 68.15 | 15/03/1997 | A | 7680536680469 |
| Tabl 800 mg | 35 Stk | CHF 42.35 | CHF 62.45 | 15/03/1997 | A | 7680536680544 |
Limitation
This preparation is reimbursed only under the conditions below. The text is the binding FOPH wording; outside those conditions basic insurance does not pay.
The FOPH publishes limitation texts in German, French and Italian only. The German wording is reproduced verbatim below.
Kostenübernahme einer Suppressionstherapie bei häufig rezidivierendem Herpes genitalis nur auf Gutsprache der Kasse. Für die Behandlung mit ACYCLOVIR-MEPHA ist keine neue Kostengutsprache nötig, wenn in derselben Indikation bereits eine Kostengutsprache für das Originalpräparat oder ein anderes Generikum besteht.
FAQ
Is Acyclovir-Mepha covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Acyclovir-Mepha is on the Specialities List with a limitation: basic insurance reimburses it only when the conditions in the limitation text are met, in some cases only after the insurer has granted cost approval.
What does Acyclovir-Mepha cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Acyclovir-Mepha ranges from CHF 28.20 to CHF 68.15 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 10.83 to CHF 47.58. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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