Spravato
Spravato is an originator product from Janssen-Cilag 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 201.15 to CHF 570.60 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Janssen-Cilag AG
- ATC code
- N06AX27
- IT group
- 01.06 Antidepressiva
- Active substances
- Esketaminum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/10/2022
- Last price change
- 01/10/2025
- 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.
| Dosage form | Pack size | Ex-factory price | Public price | Valid from | Cat. | GTIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasenspray 28 mg | Fl 1 Stk | CHF 169.86 | CHF 201.15 | 01/10/2025 | A | 7680671030013 |
| Nasenspray 28 mg | Fl 2 Stk | CHF 339.71 | CHF 385.85 | 01/10/2025 | A | 7680671030020 |
| Nasenspray 28 mg | Fl 3 Stk | CHF 509.57 | CHF 570.60 | 01/10/2025 | A | 7680671030037 |
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.
Die initiale Kostengutsprache wird für einen Zeitraum von 4 Wochen erteilt. Bei einem anhaltenden, nachgewiesenen Ansprechen nach 4 Wochen entsprechend einer Verbesserung des CGI-S um ≥2 Punkte bei 2 Beurteilungen innerhalb der Behandlungswochen 3 und 4 kann die Kostengutsprache um 3 Monate verlängert werden. Danach kann die Kostengutsprache bei weiter anhaltendem, nachgewiesenem Ansprechen noch maximal zweimal um je 3 Monate verlängert werden. SPRAVATO wird maximal während 10 Monaten vergütet.
Die Verschreibung von SPRAVATO erfolgt ausschliesslich durch Fachärzte der Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie an vom BAG definierten Zentren, bei denen es sich um Institutionen mit einem kantonalen Leistungsauftrag für die psychiatrische Versorgung von Erwachsenen handelt (Liste siehe http://www.bag.admin.ch/sl-ref).
FAQ
Is Spravato covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Spravato 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 Spravato cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Spravato ranges from CHF 201.15 to CHF 570.60 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 169.86 to CHF 509.57. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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