Reimbursed with a limitationReference productATC B03XA01

Eprex

Eprex is a reference product from Janssen-Cilag AG with at least one biosimilar in Switzerland and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. The public price ranges from CHF 61.25 to CHF 464.40 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.

Core data

Authorisation holder
Janssen-Cilag AG
ATC code
B03XA01
IT group
06.07.30 Andere
Active substances
Epoetinum alfa ADNr
Preparation type
Reference product
On the SL since
17/07/2009
Last price change
01/12/2024
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.

Eprex Price table As of 17/09/2026
Dosage formPack sizeEx-factory pricePublic priceValid fromCat.GTIN
Inj Lös 1000 IE/0.5ml (Protecs)6 Fertigspr 0.5 mlCHF 41.43CHF 61.2501/08/2009A7680490788041
Inj Lös 2000 IE/0.5ml (Protecs)6 Fertigspr 0.5 mlCHF 82.85CHF 106.0001/08/2009A7680490788058
Inj Lös 3000 IE/0.3ml (Protecs)6 Fertigspr 0.3 mlCHF 124.28CHF 150.8001/08/2009A7680490788065
Inj Lös 4000 IE/0.4ml (Protecs)6 Fertigspr 0.4 mlCHF 165.72CHF 195.6501/08/2009A7680490788072
Inj Lös 5000 IE/0.5ml (Protecs)6 Fertigspr 0.5 mlCHF 207.14CHF 240.4501/08/2009A7680490788126
Inj Lös 10000 E/ml (Protecs)6 Fertigspr 1 mlCHF 414.28CHF 464.4001/08/2009A7680490788089
Inj Lös 20000 IE/0.5ml (Protecs)Fertigspr 0.5 mlCHF 138.09CHF 166.6001/08/2009A7680490788096
Inj Lös 30000 IE/0.75ml (Protecs)Fertigspr 0.75 mlCHF 207.14CHF 241.7001/08/2009A7680490788157
Inj Lös 40000 E/ml (Protecs)Fertigspr 1 mlCHF 276.19CHF 316.8001/08/2009A7680490788119

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 01/08/2009

Renale Anämie bei Niereninsuffizienz.

FOPH wordingValid from 01/08/2009

Behandlung der symptomatischen Anämie bei erwachsenen Tumorpatienten/innen mit einem Hämoglobinwert von

FOPH wordingValid from 01/08/2009

Vor Wahleingriffen zur Ermöglichung von Eigenblutspenden bei anämischen Patienten, die aus immunologischen Gründen kein Fremdblut tolerieren.

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FAQ

Is Eprex covered by Swiss health insurance?

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

The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Eprex ranges from CHF 61.25 to CHF 464.40 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 41.43 to CHF 414.28. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.

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