Novothyral
Novothyral is an originator product from Merck (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 25.55 to CHF 25.55 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Merck (Schweiz) AG
- ATC code
- H03AA03
- IT group
- 07.04.20 Schilddrüsenhormone
- Active substances
- Levothyroxinum natricum, Liothyroninum natricum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 15/03/1997
- Last price change
- 01/05/2025
- 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.
| Dosage form | Pack size | Ex-factory price | Public price | Valid from | Cat. | GTIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabl | 100 Stk | CHF 8.42 | CHF 25.55 | 15/03/1997 | B | 7680377160229 |
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.
Eine Vergütung erfolgt bei:
• Hypothyreose, wenn das TSH erhöht und fT4 erniedrigt ist.
• subklinischer Hypothyreose (TSH erhöht, fT4 im Referenzbereich) nur wenn TSH ≥ 10 mU/l oder falls TSH • Frauen mit Infertilität, bei geplanter Schwangerschaft und während der Schwangerschaft: Levothyroxin wird auch bei subklinischer Hypothyreose vergütet.
• den Indikationen ausserhalb der Hypothyreose gemäss Fachinformation.
FAQ
Is Novothyral covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Novothyral 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 Novothyral cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Novothyral ranges from CHF 25.55 to CHF 25.55 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 8.42 to CHF 8.42. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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