Reimbursed with a limitationOriginator productATC A06AD65

Movicol

Movicol is an originator product from Norgine 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 15.70 to CHF 43.50 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.

Core data

Authorisation holder
Norgine AG
ATC code
A06AD65
IT group
04.08.11 Synthetische und salinische Laxantien
Active substances
Macrogolum 3350, Natrii chloridum, Natrii hydrogenocarbonas, Kalii chloridum
Preparation type
Originator product
On the SL since
15/03/1998
Last price change
01/04/2025
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.

Movicol Price table As of 17/09/2026
Dosage formPack sizeEx-factory pricePublic priceValid fromCat.GTIN
PlvBtl 20 StkCHF 5.96CHF 15.7015/03/1998B7680538690176
PlvStick 20 StkCHF 5.96CHF 15.7001/04/2025B7680538690015
PlvBtl 100 StkCHF 25.04CHF 43.5015/03/1998B7680538690411
PlvStick 100 StkCHF 25.04CHF 43.5001/04/2025B7680538690022

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 01/01/2000

Gesamthaft zugelassen 2 Kleinpackungen oder 1 Grosspackung. Von dieser Beschränkung ist die Behandlung der Obstipation aufgrund von Opioidtherapie, von Parkinsontherapie sowie diejenige der Obstipation von Patienten, die Antidepressiva oder Neuroleptika unterstellt sind, ausgenommen. Im Weiteren sind davon ausgenommen Para- und Tetraplegiker.

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FAQ

Is Movicol covered by Swiss health insurance?

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

The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Movicol ranges from CHF 15.70 to CHF 43.50 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 5.96 to CHF 25.04. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.

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