Nplate
Nplate is an originator product from Amgen Switzerland 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 259.70 to CHF 989.50 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Amgen Switzerland AG
- ATC code
- B02BX04
- IT group
- 06.99 Varia
- Active substances
- Romiplostimum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/11/2011
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trockensub 125 mcg | Durchstf 1 Stk | CHF 223.68 | CHF 259.70 | 01/01/2024 | A | 7680690650018 |
| Trockensub 250 mcg c Solv | Durchstf 1 Stk | CHF 447.36 | CHF 502.95 | 01/11/2011 | A | 7680615410017 |
| Trockensub 500 mcg c Solv | Durchstf 1 Stk | CHF 894.73 | CHF 989.50 | 01/11/2011 | A | 7680615410024 |
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.
Nplate ist für die Behandlung von pädiatrischen Patienten im Alter von 1 Jahr oder älter mit chronischer primärer Immunthrombozytopenie (ITP) indiziert, die gegenüber anderen Therapien refraktär sind (z. B. Kortikosteroide, Immunglobuline).
Nplate sollte nur bei Patienten mit erhöhtem Blutungsrisiko infolge ausgeprägter Thrombozytopenie eingesetzt werden.
Patienten, die mit der höchsten wöchentlichen Dosis von Nplate (10 mcg/kg) auch nach 4 Wochen eine Thrombozytenzahl von mindestens 20 x 109/L nicht erreichen, sollten die Behandlung abbrechen.
FAQ
Is Nplate covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Nplate 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 Nplate cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Nplate ranges from CHF 259.70 to CHF 989.50 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 223.68 to CHF 894.73. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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