Simcora
Simcora is a generic from Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. Basic health insurance reimburses it within the authorised indication. The public price ranges from CHF 32.20 to CHF 69.85 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG
- ATC code
- C10AA01
- IT group
- 07.12 Blutlipidsenkende Mittel
- Active substances
- Simvastatinum
- Preparation type
- Generic
- On the SL since
- 01/06/2004
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmtabl 20 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 15.48 | CHF 33.25 | 01/06/2004 | B | 7680560350017 |
| Filmtabl 20 mg | 100 Stk | CHF 42.11 | CHF 62.20 | 01/06/2004 | B | 7680560350031 |
| Filmtabl 40 mg | 30 Stk | CHF 14.54 | CHF 32.20 | 01/06/2004 | B | 7680560350055 |
| Filmtabl 40 mg | 100 Stk | CHF 46.32 | CHF 66.70 | 01/06/2004 | B | 7680560350079 |
| Filmtabl 80 mg | Blist 30 Stk | CHF 15.44 | CHF 33.20 | 01/08/2005 | B | 7680560350109 |
| Filmtabl 80 mg | Blist 100 Stk | CHF 49.18 | CHF 69.85 | 01/08/2005 | B | 7680560350123 |
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.
Simcora wird zudem vergütet bei Kindern und Jugendlichen im Alter von 10-17 Jahren bei heterozygoter familiärer Hypercholesterinämie zusätzlich zur Diät, wenn diese und andere nicht-pharmakologische Massnahme (wie Fitnesstraining und Gewichtsreduktion) keine ausreichende Wirkung erbringen. Jungen sollten mindestens im Tanner-Stadium II sein. Mädchen sollten mindestens 1 Jahr nach der Menarche sein.
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FAQ
Is Simcora covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Simcora 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 Simcora cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Simcora ranges from CHF 32.20 to CHF 69.85 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 14.54 to CHF 49.18. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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