Reimbursed with a limitationOriginator productATC N05BA06

Temesta

Temesta is an originator product from Pfizer 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 12.40 to CHF 18.20 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.

Core data

Authorisation holder
Pfizer AG
ATC code
N05BA06
IT group
01.04.10 Einfache Sedativa/Tranquillantia
Active substances
Lorazepamum
Preparation type
Originator product
On the SL since
15/03/1975
Last price change
01/11/2014
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.

Temesta Price table As of 17/09/2026
Dosage formPack sizeEx-factory pricePublic priceValid fromCat.GTIN
Tabl 1 mg20 StkCHF 2.97CHF 12.4015/03/1975B7680362030131
Tabl 1 mg50 StkCHF 5.08CHF 14.7015/03/1975B7680362030216
Tabl 2.5 mg20 StkCHF 3.67CHF 13.1515/03/1975B7680362030568
Tabl 2.5 mg50 StkCHF 8.38CHF 18.2015/03/1975B7680362030643

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 01/01/2000

Gesamthaft zugelassen 120 Punkte. Iniectabilia sine limitatione

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FAQ

Is Temesta covered by Swiss health insurance?

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

The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Temesta ranges from CHF 12.40 to CHF 18.20 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 2.97 to CHF 8.38. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.

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