Carmenthin
Carmenthin is a complementary medicine product from Schwabe Pharma AG and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. Basic health insurance reimburses it under the SL conditions. The public price ranges from CHF 27.55 to CHF 43.50 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Schwabe Pharma AG
- ATC code
- A03A
- IT group
- 54.99 Varia
- Active substances
- Menthae piperitae aetheroleum, Carvi aetheroleum
- Preparation type
- Complementary medicine
- On the SL since
- 01/05/2020
- Last price change
- 01/12/2023
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaps magensaftresistent | Blist 28 Stk | CHF 10.26 | CHF 27.55 | 01/05/2020 | B | 7680671610017 |
| Kaps magensaftresistent | Blist 84 Stk | CHF 24.92 | CHF 43.50 | 01/05/2020 | B | 7680671610024 |
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.
FAQ
Is Carmenthin covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Carmenthin 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 Carmenthin cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Carmenthin ranges from CHF 27.55 to CHF 43.50 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 10.26 to CHF 24.92. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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