Acyclovir Zentiva
Acyclovir Zentiva is a generic from Helvepharm AG and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. Basic health insurance reimburses it within the authorised indication. The public price ranges from CHF 14.20 to CHF 26.40 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Helvepharm AG
- ATC code
- D06BB03
- IT group
- 10.09.30 Mittel gegen Viren
- Active substances
- Aciclovirum
- Preparation type
- Generic
- On the SL since
- 01/01/2002
- Last price change
- 01/12/2024
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creme 50 mg/g | Tb 5 g | CHF 4.58 | CHF 14.20 | 01/04/2021 | B | 7680556910010 |
| Creme 50 mg/g | 2 x Tb 5 g | CHF 9.16 | CHF 26.40 | 01/04/2021 | B | 7680556910034 |
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 nur auf besondere Gutsprache des Krankenversicherers und mit ausdrücklicher Bewilligung des Vertrauensarztes. Für die Behandlung mit ACYCLOVIR ZENTIVA ist keine neue Kostengutsprache nötig, wenn in derselben Indikation bereits eine Kostengutsprache für das Originalpräparat oder ein anderes Generikum besteht.
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FAQ
Is Acyclovir Zentiva covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Acyclovir Zentiva 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 Zentiva cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Acyclovir Zentiva ranges from CHF 14.20 to CHF 26.40 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 4.58 to CHF 9.16. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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