Metfin
Metfin is a generic from Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. Basic health insurance reimburses it within the authorised indication. The public price ranges from CHF 10.90 to CHF 15.60 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG
- ATC code
- A10BA02
- IT group
- 07.06.20 Orale blutzuckersenkende Mittel
- Active substances
- Metformini hydrochloridum
- Preparation type
- Generic
- On the SL since
- 01/04/2001
- Last price change
- 01/02/2024
- 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 500 mg | 50 Stk | CHF 1.88 | CHF 11.30 | 01/04/2017 | B | 7680553510015 |
| Filmtabl 850 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 1.55 | CHF 10.90 | 01/04/2017 | B | 7680553510022 |
| Filmtabl 850 mg | 100 Stk | CHF 4.63 | CHF 14.25 | 01/04/2017 | B | 7680553510039 |
| Filmtabl 1000 mg | 60 Stk | CHF 3.46 | CHF 13.00 | 01/04/2017 | B | 7680553510046 |
| Filmtabl 1000 mg | 120 Stk | CHF 5.87 | CHF 15.60 | 01/04/2017 | B | 7680553510053 |
Limitation
No limitation is recorded on the SL for this preparation.
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FAQ
Is Metfin covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes. Metfin is on the FOPH Specialities List, so Swiss mandatory health insurance reimburses it within the authorised indication. You still pay the deductible and a co-payment of 10 per cent.
What does Metfin cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Metfin ranges from CHF 10.90 to CHF 15.60 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 1.55 to CHF 5.87. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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