Ovitrelle
Ovitrelle 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 49.85 to CHF 49.85 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Merck (Schweiz) AG
- ATC code
- G03GA08
- IT group
- 07.08.10 Gonadotrophine und Analoge
- Active substances
- Choriogonadotropinum alfa
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/04/2004
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inj Lös 250 mcg/0.5 ml | Fertspr 0.5 ml | CHF 30.74 | CHF 49.85 | 01/04/2004 | A | 7680563640078 |
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.
Kostenübernahme nur nach vorgängiger endokrinologischer Untersuchung, bei Vorliegen einer Kostengutsprache durch den Krankenversicherer nach vorgängiger Konsultation des Vertrauensarztes.
Im Fall einer Anwendung in der Reproduktionsmedizin (Stimulation des Follikelwachstums und der Ovulation):
Die maximale Behandlungsdauer beträgt ein Jahr.
Nicht zur Stimulierung einer Superovulation im Rahmen einer In-Vitro-Fertilisation (IVF).
FAQ
Is Ovitrelle covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Ovitrelle 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 Ovitrelle cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Ovitrelle ranges from CHF 49.85 to CHF 49.85 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 30.74 to CHF 30.74. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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