Reimbursed with a limitationOriginator productATC L04AA24

Orencia

Orencia is an originator product from Bristol-Myers Squibb SA 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 390.60 to CHF 1'044.75 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.

Core data

Authorisation holder
Bristol-Myers Squibb SA
ATC code
L04AA24
IT group
07.15 Immunosuppressive Stoffe
Active substances
Abataceptum
Preparation type
Originator product
On the SL since
15/09/2007
Last price change
01/12/2023
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.

Orencia Price table As of 17/09/2026
Dosage formPack sizeEx-factory pricePublic priceValid fromCat.GTIN
Inj Lös 125 mg/ml mit Nadelschutz4 Fertigspr 1 mlCHF 945.54CHF 1'044.7501/05/2012B7680621410025
Trockensub 250 mg mit SpritzeDurchstf 1 StkCHF 344.08CHF 390.6015/09/2007A7680577690014
Inj Lös 125 mg/ml Fertpen4 StkCHF 945.54CHF 1'044.7501/02/2018B7680658330013

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 01/12/2020

Die Behandlung mit Orencia bedarf der Kostengutsprache durch den Krankenversicherer nach vorgängiger Konsultation des Vertrauensarztes:

Rheumatoide Arthritis:
Zur Behandlung der aktiven rheumatoiden Arthritis, wenn die vorausgegangene antirheumatische Standardtherapie mit krankheitsmodifizierenden Antirheumatika (DMARDs) unzulänglich war.

FOPH wordingValid from 01/12/2020

Die Behandlung mit Orencia bedarf der Kostengutsprache durch den Krankenversicherer nach vorgängiger Konsultation des Vertrauensarztes:

Rheumatoide Arthritis:
Zur Behandlung der aktiven rheumatoiden Arthritis, wenn die vorausgegangene antirheumatische Standardtherapie mit krankheitsmodifizierenden Antirheumatika (DMARDs) unzulänglich war.

Polyartikuläre juvenile idiopathische Arthritis:
Zur Behandlung von Patienten mit polyartikulärer juveniler idiopathischer Arthritis im Alter von 6 - 17 Jahren mit unzureichendem Ansprechen auf oder Unverträglichkeit gegenüber mindestens einem DMARD. Nach 4 Monaten sollte das therapeutische Ansprechen auf ORENCIA überprüft werden. Nur ansprechende Patienten sollten weiter behandelt werden.

FAQ

Is Orencia covered by Swiss health insurance?

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

The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Orencia ranges from CHF 390.60 to CHF 1'044.75 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 344.08 to CHF 945.54. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.

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