Pentasa
Pentasa is an originator product from Ferring 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 47.80 to CHF 128.50 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Ferring AG
- ATC code
- A07EC02
- IT group
- 04.09 Antidiarrhoica
- Active substances
- Mesalazinum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 15/03/1997
- 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.
| Dosage form | Pack size | Ex-factory price | Public price | Valid from | Cat. | GTIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depotgran 1 g | Btl 50 Stk | CHF 36.20 | CHF 55.80 | 01/01/2001 | B | 7680534310115 |
| Depotgran 1 g | Btl 150 Stk | CHF 103.07 | CHF 128.50 | 01/01/2001 | B | 7680534310467 |
| Supp 1 g | 28 Stk | CHF 39.81 | CHF 60.80 | 01/01/2015 | B | 7680558340020 |
| Depotgran 2 g | Btl 60 Stk | CHF 78.21 | CHF 101.45 | 01/02/2006 | B | 7680534310542 |
| Depottabl 500 mg | 100 Stk | CHF 29.56 | CHF 48.55 | 15/03/1997 | B | 7680475020470 |
| Depottabl 500 mg | 300 Stk | CHF 88.01 | CHF 112.15 | 15/03/1997 | B | 7680475020555 |
| Depottabl 1 g | 60 Stk | CHF 28.86 | CHF 47.80 | 01/04/2014 | B | 7680475020562 |
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.
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FAQ
Is Pentasa covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Pentasa 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 Pentasa cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Pentasa ranges from CHF 47.80 to CHF 128.50 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 28.86 to CHF 103.07. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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