Atacand
Atacand is an originator product from Cheplapharm Schweiz 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 11.00 to CHF 64.35 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Cheplapharm Schweiz GmbH
- ATC code
- C09CA06
- IT group
- 02.07.10 Einfache blutdrucksenkende Mittel
- Active substances
- Candesartanum cilexetilum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 15/03/1998
- Last price change
- 01/10/2025
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabl 4 mg | 7 Stk | CHF 1.64 | CHF 11.00 | 15/03/1998 | B | 7680542300283 |
| Tabl 8 mg | 28 Stk | CHF 7.44 | CHF 17.20 | 15/03/1998 | B | 7680542300443 |
| Tabl 8 mg | 98 Stk | CHF 24.30 | CHF 42.40 | 15/03/1998 | B | 7680542300528 |
| Tabl 16 mg | 28 Stk | CHF 8.93 | CHF 18.80 | 15/03/1998 | B | 7680542300795 |
| Tabl 16 mg | 98 Stk | CHF 31.26 | CHF 49.85 | 15/03/1998 | B | 7680542300870 |
| Tabl 32 mg | 28 Stk | CHF 13.60 | CHF 31.00 | 01/02/2008 | B | 7680542301174 |
| Tabl 32 mg | 98 Stk | CHF 44.78 | CHF 64.35 | 01/02/2008 | B | 7680542301259 |
Limitation
No limitation is recorded on the SL for this preparation.
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FAQ
Is Atacand covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes. Atacand is on the FOPH Specialities List, so Swiss mandatory health insurance reimburses it within the authorised indication. You still pay the deductible and a co-payment of 10 per cent.
What does Atacand cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Atacand ranges from CHF 11.00 to CHF 64.35 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 1.64 to CHF 44.78. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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