Reimbursed with a limitationOriginator productATC N07AX01

Salagen

Salagen is an originator product from Norgine 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 75.75 to CHF 75.75 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.

Core data

Authorisation holder
Norgine AG
ATC code
N07AX01
IT group
12.99 Varia
Active substances
Pilocarpini hydrochloridum
Preparation type
Originator product
On the SL since
15/04/2004
Last price change
01/12/2025
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.

Salagen Price table As of 17/09/2026
Dosage formPack sizeEx-factory pricePublic priceValid fromCat.GTIN
Filmtabl 5 mg84 StkCHF 54.54CHF 75.7515/04/2004B7680559010021

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.

FOPH wordingValid from 01/01/2007

Zur Behandlung der schweren Xerostomie nach Strahlentherapie von Tumoren im ORL-Bereich und zur Behandlung der Symptome einer Xerostomie bei Patienten mit Sjögren-Syndrom.

FAQ

Is Salagen covered by Swiss health insurance?

Yes, but only under conditions. Salagen 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 Salagen cost in Switzerland?

The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Salagen ranges from CHF 75.75 to CHF 75.75 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 54.54 to CHF 54.54. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.

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