Pravastatin-Mepha
Pravastatin-Mepha is a generic from Mepha Pharma AG and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. Basic health insurance reimburses it within the authorised indication. The public price ranges from CHF 15.80 to CHF 63.30 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Mepha Pharma AG
- ATC code
- C10AA03
- IT group
- 07.12 Blutlipidsenkende Mittel
- Active substances
- Pravastatinum natricum
- Preparation type
- Generic
- On the SL since
- 01/04/2014
- Last price change
- 01/12/2022
- 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 20 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 6.06 | CHF 15.80 | 01/04/2014 | B | 7680600700093 |
| Tabl 20 mg | 100 Stk | CHF 27.06 | CHF 45.80 | 01/04/2014 | B | 7680600700109 |
| Tabl 40 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 10.27 | CHF 27.60 | 01/04/2014 | B | 7680600700116 |
| Tabl 40 mg | 100 Stk | CHF 43.08 | CHF 63.30 | 01/04/2014 | B | 7680600700123 |
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.
Bei Personen über 75 Jahren wird eine neu beginnende Statin-Therapie nur vergütet im Rahmen der Sekundärprävention kardiovaskulärer Ereignisse sowie im Rahmen der Primärprävention bei Personen mit hohem oder sehr hohem Risiko nach AGLA-Risikokategorie.
Pravastatin-Mepha wird zudem vergütet bei Kindern und Jugendlichen im Alter von 8-18 Jahren bei heterozygoter familiärer Hypoercholesterinämie zusätzlich zu einer cholesterinarmen Diät.
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FAQ
Is Pravastatin-Mepha covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Pravastatin-Mepha 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 Pravastatin-Mepha cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Pravastatin-Mepha ranges from CHF 15.80 to CHF 63.30 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 6.06 to CHF 43.08. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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