Ambisome
Ambisome is an originator product from Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl 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 137.55 to CHF 1'227.75 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl
- ATC code
- J02AA01
- IT group
- 08.06 Mittel gegen Pilze
- Active substances
- Amphotericinum B liposomal
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/04/2002
- Last price change
- 01/12/2025
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trockensub 50 mg | Durchstf 1 Stk | CHF 111.38 | CHF 137.55 | 01/04/2002 | A | 7680533420273 |
| Trockensub 50 mg | Durchstf 10 Stk | CHF 1'113.82 | CHF 1'227.75 | 01/05/2020 | A | 7680533420198 |
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.
Empirische Behandlung von vermuteten Pilzinfektionen bei Patienten mit febriler Neutropenie.
Die Erstverschreibung darf ausschliesslich durch Fachärzte für Infektiologie oder Hämatologie erfolgen.
FAQ
Is Ambisome covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Ambisome 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 Ambisome cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Ambisome ranges from CHF 137.55 to CHF 1'227.75 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 111.38 to CHF 1'113.82. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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