Vimpat
Vimpat is an originator product from UCB-Pharma 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 14.05 to CHF 225.15 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- UCB-Pharma SA
- ATC code
- N03AX18
- IT group
- 01.07.10 Einfache Antiepileptica
- Active substances
- Lacosamidum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 01/10/2009
- Last price change
- 01/12/2025
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmtabl 50 mg | 14 Stk | CHF 4.46 | CHF 14.05 | 01/10/2009 | B | 7680590020010 |
| Filmtabl 100 mg | 14 Stk | CHF 8.89 | CHF 26.05 | 01/10/2009 | B | 7680590020034 |
| Filmtabl 100 mg | 56 Stk | CHF 33.50 | CHF 52.65 | 01/10/2009 | B | 7680590020133 |
| Filmtabl 100 mg | 168 Stk | CHF 97.86 | CHF 122.30 | 01/10/2009 | B | 7680590020041 |
| Filmtabl 150 mg | 14 Stk | CHF 13.03 | CHF 30.50 | 01/10/2009 | B | 7680590020058 |
| Filmtabl 150 mg | 56 Stk | CHF 49.48 | CHF 69.95 | 01/10/2009 | B | 7680590020140 |
| Filmtabl 150 mg | 3x 56 Stk | CHF 144.70 | CHF 173.00 | 01/10/2009 | B | 7680590020065 |
| Filmtabl 200 mg | 14 Stk | CHF 17.36 | CHF 35.20 | 01/10/2009 | B | 7680590020072 |
| Filmtabl 200 mg | 56 Stk | CHF 65.95 | CHF 87.75 | 01/10/2009 | B | 7680590020157 |
| Filmtabl 200 mg | 3x 56 Stk | CHF 192.93 | CHF 225.15 | 01/10/2009 | B | 7680590020089 |
| Sirup 10 mg/ml | Fl 200 ml | CHF 17.61 | CHF 35.40 | 01/01/2012 | B | 7680590030033 |
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.
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FAQ
Is Vimpat covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Vimpat 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 Vimpat cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Vimpat ranges from CHF 14.05 to CHF 225.15 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 4.46 to CHF 192.93. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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