Livazo
Livazo is an originator product from Recordati 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 39.40 to CHF 138.20 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Recordati AG
- ATC code
- C10AA08
- IT group
- 07.12 Blutlipidsenkende Mittel
- Active substances
- Pitavastatinum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/11/2012
- Last price change
- 01/01/2024
- 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.
| Dosage form | Pack size | Ex-factory price | Public price | Valid from | Cat. | GTIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmtabl 1 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 21.17 | CHF 39.40 | 01/11/2012 | B | 7680623290014 |
| Filmtabl 1 mg | 90 Stk | CHF 63.50 | CHF 85.35 | 01/11/2012 | B | 7680623290021 |
| Filmtabl 2 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 25.76 | CHF 44.40 | 01/11/2012 | B | 7680623290038 |
| Filmtabl 2 mg | 90 Stk | CHF 77.30 | CHF 100.35 | 01/11/2012 | B | 7680623290045 |
| Filmtabl 4 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 37.38 | CHF 57.00 | 01/11/2012 | B | 7680623290052 |
| Filmtabl 4 mg | 90 Stk | CHF 112.14 | CHF 138.20 | 01/02/2013 | B | 7680623290069 |
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.
Bei Personen über 75 Jahren wird eine neu beginnende Statin-Therapie nur vergütet im Rahmen der Sekundärprävention kardiovaskulärer Ereignisse sowie im Rahmen der Primärprävention bei Personen mit hohem oder sehr hohem Risiko nach AGLA-Risikokategorie.
Livazo wird zudem vergütet bei Jugendlichen und Kindern ab 6 Jahren mit primärer Hypercholesterinämie, einschliesslich heterozygoter familiärer Hypercholesterinämie, zusammen mit einer unterstützenden Diät, wenn Diät und andere nicht-pharmakologische Massnahmen (z.B. Bewegung und Gewichtsreduktion) keine ausreichende Wirkung erbringen.
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FAQ
Is Livazo covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Livazo 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 Livazo cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Livazo ranges from CHF 39.40 to CHF 138.20 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 21.17 to CHF 112.14. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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