Aranesp
Aranesp is an originator product from Amgen Switzerland AG 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 109.05 to CHF 1'385.95 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Amgen Switzerland AG
- ATC code
- B03XA02
- IT group
- 06.07.30 Andere
- Active substances
- Darbepoetinum alfa
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/11/2002
- Last price change
- 01/06/2021
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inj Lös 10 mcg | Fertspr 4 Stk | CHF 85.17 | CHF 109.05 | 01/11/2002 | A | 7680557250047 |
| Inj Lös 20 mcg m Nadelschutz | Fertspr 4 Stk | CHF 169.11 | CHF 200.35 | 01/11/2002 | A | 7680557250566 |
| Inj Lös 30 mcg m Nadelschutz | Fertspr 4 Stk | CHF 254.23 | CHF 292.90 | 01/11/2002 | A | 7680557250580 |
| Inj Lös 40 mcg m Nadelschutz | Fertspr 4 Stk | CHF 337.49 | CHF 383.45 | 01/11/2002 | A | 7680557250603 |
| Inj Lös 50 mcg m Nadelschutz | Fertspr 4 Stk | CHF 422.82 | CHF 476.25 | 01/11/2002 | A | 7680557250627 |
| Inj Lös 60 mcg m Nadelschutz | Fertspr 4 Stk | CHF 507.62 | CHF 568.50 | 01/11/2002 | A | 7680557250641 |
| Inj Lös 80 mcg m Nadelschutz | Fertspr 4 Stk | CHF 676.32 | CHF 751.95 | 01/11/2002 | A | 7680557250665 |
| Inj Lös 100 mcg m Nadelschutz | Fertspr 4 Stk | CHF 843.40 | CHF 933.65 | 01/11/2002 | A | 7680557250689 |
| Inj Lös 150 mcg m Nadelschutz | Fertspr 4 Stk | CHF 1'259.26 | CHF 1'385.95 | 01/11/2002 | A | 7680557250702 |
| Inj Lös 300 mcg m Nadelschutz | Fertspr 1 Stk | CHF 628.29 | CHF 699.70 | 01/07/2003 | A | 7680557250719 |
| Inj Lös 500 mcg m Nadelschutz | Fertspr 1 Stk | CHF 1'039.95 | CHF 1'147.40 | 01/01/2004 | A | 7680557250733 |
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.
Folgender Indikationscode ist an den Krankenversicherer zu übermitteln: 17807.01
FAQ
Is Aranesp covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Aranesp 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 Aranesp cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Aranesp ranges from CHF 109.05 to CHF 1'385.95 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 85.17 to CHF 1'259.26. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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