Buprenorphin-Mepha
Buprenorphin-Mepha is a generic from Mepha Pharma AG and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. Basic health insurance reimburses it within the authorised indication. The public price ranges from CHF 11.80 to CHF 120.10 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Mepha Pharma AG
- ATC code
- N07BC01
- IT group
- 01.01.30 Narkotische Analgetica
- Active substances
- Buprenorphinum
- Preparation type
- Generic
- On the SL since
- 01/04/2015
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subling Tabl 0.4 mg | 7 Stk | CHF 2.38 | CHF 11.80 | 01/04/2015 | A | 7680651880010 |
| Subling Tabl 2 mg | 7 Stk | CHF 5.63 | CHF 15.35 | 01/04/2015 | A | 7680651880034 |
| Subling Tabl 2 mg | 28 Stk | CHF 20.18 | CHF 38.35 | 01/04/2015 | A | 7680651880041 |
| Subling Tabl 8 mg | 7 Stk | CHF 19.65 | CHF 37.80 | 01/04/2015 | A | 7680651880058 |
| Subling Tabl 8 mg | 28 Stk | CHF 72.45 | CHF 95.20 | 01/04/2015 | A | 7680651880065 |
| TTS 35 mcg/h | Btl 4 Stk | CHF 27.80 | CHF 46.65 | 01/06/2020 | A | 7680658090078 |
| TTS 35 mcg/h | Btl 8 Stk | CHF 53.04 | CHF 74.10 | 01/06/2020 | A | 7680658090085 |
| TTS 52.5 mcg/h | Btl 4 Stk | CHF 38.01 | CHF 57.75 | 01/06/2021 | A | 7680658090092 |
| TTS 52.5 mcg/h | Btl 8 Stk | CHF 70.49 | CHF 93.10 | 01/11/2020 | A | 7680658090108 |
| TTS 70 mcg/h | Btl 4 Stk | CHF 50.11 | CHF 70.90 | 01/06/2021 | A | 7680658090115 |
| TTS 70 mcg/h | Btl 8 Stk | CHF 95.33 | CHF 120.10 | 01/11/2020 | A | 7680658090122 |
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.
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FAQ
Is Buprenorphin-Mepha covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Buprenorphin-Mepha 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 Buprenorphin-Mepha cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Buprenorphin-Mepha ranges from CHF 11.80 to CHF 120.10 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 2.38 to CHF 95.33. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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