Xgeva
Xgeva is a reference product from Amgen Switzerland AG with at least one biosimilar in Switzerland and is listed on the FOPH Specialities List. The public price ranges from CHF 269.30 to CHF 269.30 depending on the pack; the co-payment is 10 per cent.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- Amgen Switzerland AG
- ATC code
- M05BX04
- IT group
- 07.16.10 Cytostatica
- Active substances
- Denosumabum
- Preparation type
- Reference product
- On the SL since
- 01/03/2012
- Last price change
- 01/04/2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inj Lös 120 mg/1.7 ml Durchstf | 1.7 ml | CHF 229.39 | CHF 269.30 | 01/03/2012 | A | 7680618650014 |
| Inj Lös 120 mg/1 ml Fertspr | 1 ml | CHF 229.39 | CHF 269.30 | 01/01/2025 | A | 7680695200010 |
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.
Vergütung bei Erwachsenen und Jugendlichen mit abgeschlossener Skelettreifung mit Riesenzelltumoren des Knochens, die entweder nicht resezierbar sind oder bei denen eine Resektion wahrscheinlich zu hoher Morbidität führen würde.
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FAQ
Is Xgeva covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Xgeva 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 Xgeva cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Xgeva ranges from CHF 269.30 to CHF 269.30 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 229.39 to CHF 229.39. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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