Reimbursed with a limitationOriginator productATC A08AB01

Xenical

Xenical is an originator product from Cheplapharm Schweiz GmbH 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 53.30 to CHF 71.55 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.

Core data

Authorisation holder
Cheplapharm Schweiz GmbH
ATC code
A08AB01
IT group
07.99 Varia
Active substances
Orlistatum
Preparation type
Originator product
On the SL since
01/10/1999
Last price change
01/12/2024
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.

Xenical Price table As of 17/09/2026
Dosage formPack sizeEx-factory pricePublic priceValid fromCat.GTIN
Kaps 120 mg42 StkCHF 34.49CHF 53.3001/06/2003B7680542820361
Kaps 120 mg84 StkCHF 50.94CHF 71.5501/06/2003B7680542820446

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 01/01/2007

Mindestens BMI 28
Nur für die Behandlung von adipösen Patienten mit Diabetes Typ II, die gleichzeitig mit einem/mehreren oralen Antidiabetikum/Antidiabetika behandelt werden. Die Behandlung muss nach 6 Monaten abgebrochen werden, wenn der Gewichtsverlust nicht mindestens 5 kg des Körpergewichts zu Beginn der Medikation und/oder die Reduktion des HbA1c-Wertes nicht mindestens 0,5% beträgt. Bei Erreichen des Ziels wird die Therapie bis auf maximal 2 Jahre verlängert.
Vorgängige Kostengutsprache durch den Vertrauensarzt des Krankenversicherers.
Mindestens BMI 35
Nur für die Behandlung von adipösen Patienten. Die Behandlung muss nach 6 Monaten abgebrochen werden, wenn der Gewichtsverlust nicht mindestens 10% des Körpergewichts zu Beginn der Medikation beträgt. Bei Erreichen des Ziels wird die Therapie bis auf maximal 2 Jahre verlängert.
Vorgängige Kostengutsprache durch den Vertrauensarzt des Krankenversicherers.

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FAQ

Is Xenical covered by Swiss health insurance?

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

The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Xenical ranges from CHF 53.30 to CHF 71.55 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 34.49 to CHF 50.94. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.

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