Reimbursed with a limitationOriginator productATC A06AD11

Duphalac

Duphalac is an originator product from VERFORA SA 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 4.10 to CHF 104.40 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.

Core data

Authorisation holder
VERFORA SA
ATC code
A06AD11
IT group
04.08.12 Zucker, Zuckeralkohole
Active substances
Lactulosum
Preparation type
Originator product
On the SL since
15/03/1976
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.

Duphalac Price table As of 17/09/2026
Dosage formPack sizeEx-factory pricePublic priceValid fromCat.GTIN
SirupFl 200 mlCHF 2.23CHF 4.1015/03/1976D7680328942003
SirupFl 500 mlCHF 4.71CHF 8.7015/03/1976D7680328945004
Sirup12 x Fl 500 mlCHF 56.52CHF 104.4001/05/2020D7680328941235

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.

FOPH wordingValid from 01/01/2000

Gesamthaft zugelassen 2 Kleinpackungen oder 1 Grosspackung. Von dieser Beschränkung ist die Behandlung der Obstipation aufgrund von Opioidtherapie, von Parkinsontherapie sowie diejenige der Obstipation von Patienten, die Antidepressiva oder Neuroleptika unterstellt sind, ausgenommen. Im Weiteren sind davon ausgenommen Para- und Tetraplegiker.

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FAQ

Is Duphalac covered by Swiss health insurance?

Yes, but only under conditions. Duphalac 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 Duphalac cost in Switzerland?

The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Duphalac ranges from CHF 4.10 to CHF 104.40 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 2.23 to CHF 56.52. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.

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