PK Merz
PK Merz is an originator product from Merz Pharma (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 26.75 to CHF 35.65 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Merz Pharma (Schweiz) AG
- ATC code
- N04BB01
- IT group
- 01.08 Parkinson
- Active substances
- Amantadini sulfas (2:1)
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 15/03/1984
- Last price change
- 01/11/2014
- 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 mg | 100 Stk | CHF 9.49 | CHF 26.75 | 15/03/1984 | B | 7680454130206 |
| Inf Lös 200 mg/500ml | 2x 500 ml | CHF 17.68 | CHF 35.65 | 15/03/1997 | B | 7680441350273 |
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.
In frühen Stadien der Parkinson-Krankheit als Zweitlinientherapeutikum zur Behandlung von Patienten, die auf eine Therapie mit Levodopa-Präparaten, Dopaminagonisten (Nicht-Ergotaminverbindungen) oder MAO-B-Hemmer unzureichend angesprochen haben, bei denen diese Therapie kontraindiziert ist oder die diese Therapie nicht tolerieren.
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FAQ
Is PK Merz covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. PK Merz 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 PK Merz cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for PK Merz ranges from CHF 26.75 to CHF 35.65 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 9.49 to CHF 17.68. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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