Rivasur
Rivasur is an originator product from Zambon Switzerland Ltd 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 51.55 to CHF 86.70 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Zambon Switzerland Ltd
- ATC code
- N06DA03
- IT group
- 01.99 Varia
- Active substances
- Rivastigminum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/08/2026
- Last price change
- 01/08/2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTS 4.6 mg/24h | 16 Stk | CHF 64.62 | CHF 86.70 | 01/08/2026 | B | 7680688970036 |
| TTS 4.6 mg/24h | 8 Stk | CHF 32.31 | CHF 51.55 | 01/08/2026 | B | 7680688970029 |
| TTS 9.5 mg/24h | 16 Stk | CHF 64.62 | CHF 86.70 | 01/08/2026 | B | 7680688970074 |
| TTS 9.5 mg/24h | 8 Stk | CHF 32.31 | CHF 51.55 | 01/08/2026 | B | 7680688970067 |
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.
Rivasur wird 2-mal pro Woche appliziert.
Symptomatische Behandlung von Patienten mit leichter bis mittelschwerer Alzheimer-Krankheit:
Zu Therapiebeginn und regelmässig im Verlauf der Therapie (alle 6 Monate) ist jeweils im Rahmen der klinischen Gesamtbeurteilung (Alltagsfunktion, Verhaltensauffälligkeiten, Kognition) eine Beurteilung der Kognition mittels kognitivem Screening vorzunehmen: Durchführung eines Minimentaltests (mini mental status examination (MMSE), ggf. Umrechnung Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Im Stadium schwerer Demenz oder wenn die MMSE-Werte unter 10 liegen, ist die Behandlung zu beenden. Die Behandlung darf nur mit einem Präparat zur Behandlung der Alzheimer-Krankheit durchgeführt werden, eine Kombinationsbehandlung wird nicht vergütet.
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FAQ
Is Rivasur covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Rivasur 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 Rivasur cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Rivasur ranges from CHF 51.55 to CHF 86.70 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 32.31 to CHF 64.62. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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