Aldara
Aldara is an originator product from Viatris Pharma GmbH and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. Swiss mandatory health insurance therefore reimburses it within the authorised indication. The public price ranges from CHF 75.15 to CHF 75.15 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Viatris Pharma GmbH
- ATC code
- D06BB10
- IT group
- 10.09.10 Desinfizierende Mittel
- Active substances
- Imiquimodum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/01/2001
- Last price change
- 01/07/2025
- 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 5 % | Btl 12 Stk | CHF 54.48 | CHF 75.15 | 01/01/2001 | A | 7680550700013 |
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.
Für die topische Behandlung von multiplen oberflächlichen Basalzellkarzinomen (sBBC) mit einem maximalen Tumordurchmesser von 2 cm am Rumpf (mit Ausschluss der Anal- und Genitalregion), an der Halsregion oder an den Extremitäten (ohne Hand und Fuss) bei Erwachsenen, wenn eine chirurgische Entfernung nicht angezeigt ist und die Nachkontrolle des Patienten gewährleistet ist. Die Diagnose des sBBC muss durch Biopsie bestätigt sein.
Für die topische Behandlung von klinisch typischen, nicht-hyperkeratotischen, nicht-hypertrophischen aktinischen Keratosen im Gesicht und auf dem Kopf bei Erwachsenen, wenn andere topische Behandlungsmöglichkeiten kontraindiziert oder weniger geeignet sind.
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FAQ
Is Aldara covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Aldara 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 Aldara cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Aldara ranges from CHF 75.15 to CHF 75.15 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 54.48 to CHF 54.48. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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