Isotretinoin-Mepha
Isotretinoin-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 15.95 to CHF 138.90 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Mepha Pharma AG
- ATC code
- D10BA01
- IT group
- 10.02 Mittel gegen Akne
- Active substances
- Isotretinoinum
- Preparation type
- Generic
- On the SL since
- 01/02/2003
- Last price change
- 01/12/2018
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weichkaps 5 mg | Blist 30 Stk | CHF 6.15 | CHF 15.95 | 01/07/2018 | A | 7680559720012 |
| Weichkaps 5 mg | Blist 100 Stk | CHF 18.06 | CHF 36.10 | 01/07/2018 | A | 7680559720029 |
| Weichkaps 10 mg | Blist 30 Stk | CHF 12.25 | CHF 29.70 | 01/02/2003 | A | 7680559720098 |
| Weichkaps 10 mg | Blist 100 Stk | CHF 33.91 | CHF 53.30 | 01/02/2003 | A | 7680559720111 |
| Weichkaps 20 mg | Blist 30 Stk | CHF 18.19 | CHF 36.20 | 01/02/2003 | A | 7680559720135 |
| Weichkaps 20 mg | Blist 100 Stk | CHF 53.62 | CHF 74.75 | 01/02/2003 | A | 7680559720159 |
| Weichkaps 40 mg | Blist 30 Stk | CHF 39.44 | CHF 59.00 | 01/07/2007 | A | 7680559720173 |
| Weichkaps 40 mg | Blist 100 Stk | CHF 112.64 | CHF 138.90 | 01/07/2007 | A | 7680559720197 |
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 Isotretinoin-Mepha covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Isotretinoin-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 Isotretinoin-Mepha cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Isotretinoin-Mepha ranges from CHF 15.95 to CHF 138.90 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 6.15 to CHF 112.64. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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