Veltassa
Veltassa is an originator product from Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma 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 208.75 to CHF 208.75 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma Ltd
- ATC code
- V03AE09
- IT group
- 16 KATIONENAUSTAUSCHER
- Active substances
- Patiromerum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/08/2020
- Last price change
- 01/07/2023
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plv 8.4 g | Btl 30 Stk | CHF 176.86 | CHF 208.75 | 01/12/2022 | B | 7680664110012 |
| Plv 16.8 g | Btl 30 Stk | CHF 176.86 | CHF 208.75 | 01/12/2022 | B | 7680664110029 |
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.
Es wird pro Monat maximal eine Packung VELTASSA mit den Dosisstärken 8.4g oder 16.8g vergütet. Benötigt ein Patient eine höhere Dosis als 16.8g pro Tag, erstattet die Vifor SA dem Krankenversicherer den Publikumspreis der zweiten Packung abzüglich der MwSt. zurück.
FAQ
Is Veltassa covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Veltassa 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 Veltassa cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Veltassa ranges from CHF 208.75 to CHF 208.75 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 176.86 to CHF 176.86. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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