Atorvastax
Atorvastax is a generic from Drossapharm AG and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. Basic health insurance reimburses it within the authorised indication. The public price ranges from CHF 30.55 to CHF 62.95 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Drossapharm AG
- ATC code
- C10AA05
- IT group
- 07.12 Blutlipidsenkende Mittel
- Active substances
- Atorvastatinum
- Preparation type
- Generic
- On the SL since
- 01/06/2012
- Last price change
- 01/08/2022
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmtabl 10 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 13.03 | CHF 30.55 | 01/06/2012 | B | 7680626130096 |
| Filmtabl 10 mg | 100 Stk | CHF 42.88 | CHF 62.90 | 01/06/2012 | B | 7680626130102 |
| Filmtabl 20 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 13.03 | CHF 30.55 | 01/06/2012 | B | 7680626130126 |
| Filmtabl 20 mg | 100 Stk | CHF 42.88 | CHF 62.90 | 01/06/2012 | B | 7680626130133 |
| Filmtabl 40 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 13.03 | CHF 30.55 | 01/06/2012 | B | 7680626130157 |
| Filmtabl 40 mg | 100 Stk | CHF 42.88 | CHF 62.90 | 01/06/2012 | B | 7680626130164 |
| Filmtabl 80 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 13.03 | CHF 30.55 | 01/01/2013 | B | 7680626130188 |
| Filmtabl 80 mg | 100 Stk | CHF 42.88 | CHF 62.95 | 01/01/2013 | B | 7680626130195 |
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.
Bei Personen über 75 Jahren wird eine neu beginnende Statin-Therapie nur vergütet im Rahmen der Sekundärprävention kardiovaskulärer Ereignisse sowie im Rahmen der Primärprävention bei Personen mit hohem oder sehr hohem Risiko nach AGLA-Risikokategorie.
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FAQ
Is Atorvastax covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Atorvastax 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 Atorvastax cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Atorvastax ranges from CHF 30.55 to CHF 62.95 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 13.03 to CHF 42.88. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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