Vidaza
Vidaza is an originator product from Bristol-Myers Squibb SA 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 350.75 to CHF 350.75 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 40 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Bristol-Myers Squibb SA
- ATC code
- L01BC07
- IT group
- 07.16.10 Cytostatica
- Active substances
- Azacitidinum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/08/2006
- Last price change
- 01/12/2023
- Co-payment
- 40%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trockensub 100 mg | Durchstf 1 Stk | CHF 312.78 | CHF 350.75 | 01/08/2006 | A | 7680573800011 |
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.
- Myelodysplastisches Syndrom mit intermediärem oder hohem Risiko gemäss International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) vom Typ refraktäre Zytopenie mit multilineärer Dysplasie (RCMD) oder refraktäre Anämie mit 5-19% Knochenmarksblasten (RAEB I und II)
- Chronisch myelomonozytäre Leukämie
- Akute myeloische Leukämie (AML) mit 20-30% Knochenmarksblasten und Mehrlinien-Dysplasie (gemäss Klassifikation der World Health Organisation (WHO) 2008)
- Akute myeloische Leukämie (AML) mit >30% Knochenmarksblasten, gemäss Klassifikation der WHO, bei älteren Patienten, die für eine intensive Chemotherapie nicht geeignet sind oder diese nicht vertragen.
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FAQ
Is Vidaza covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Vidaza 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 Vidaza cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Vidaza ranges from CHF 350.75 to CHF 350.75 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 312.78 to CHF 312.78. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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