Glivec
Glivec is an originator product from Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG 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 874.30 to CHF 1'730.45 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 40 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG
- ATC code
- L01EA01
- IT group
- 07.16.10 Cytostatica
- Active substances
- Imatinibum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/11/2003
- Last price change
- 01/12/2020
- Co-payment
- 40%
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 100 mg | 60 Stk | CHF 808.40 | CHF 874.30 | 01/11/2003 | A | 7680563950023 |
| Filmtabl 400 mg teilbar | 30 Stk | CHF 1'615.20 | CHF 1'730.45 | 01/05/2009 | A | 7680563950061 |
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 Glivec covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Glivec 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 Glivec cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Glivec ranges from CHF 874.30 to CHF 1'730.45 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 808.40 to CHF 1'615.20. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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