Zovirax
Zovirax is an originator product from GlaxoSmithKline AG 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 28.05 to CHF 44.90 depending on the pack; the patient co-payment is 10 per cent plus the deductible.
Core data
- Authorisation holder
- GlaxoSmithKline AG
- ATC code
- D06BB03
- IT group
- 10.09.30 Mittel gegen Viren
- Active substances
- Aciclovirum
- Preparation type
- Originator product
- On the SL since
- 15/03/1985
- Last price change
- 01/12/2022
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creme | 10 g | CHF 10.78 | CHF 28.05 | 15/03/1985 | B | 7680457050211 |
| Filmtabl 200 mg | 25 Stk | CHF 12.74 | CHF 30.15 | 15/03/1985 | A | 7680453430659 |
| Susp 400 mg/5ml | 100 ml | CHF 26.18 | CHF 44.90 | 15/03/1994 | A | 7680474310015 |
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.
Kostenübernahme nur auf besondere Gutsprache des Krankenversicherers und mit ausdrücklicher Bewilligung des Vertrauensarztes.
Kostenübernahme einer Suppressionstherapie bei häufig rezidivierendem Herpes genitalis nur auf Gutsprache der Kasse.
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FAQ
Is Zovirax covered by Swiss health insurance?
Yes, but only under conditions. Zovirax 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 Zovirax cost in Switzerland?
The public price is the maximum price set by the FOPH and for Zovirax ranges from CHF 28.05 to CHF 44.90 per pack. The ex-factory price ranges from CHF 10.78 to CHF 26.18. Pharmacies may not charge more, but may charge less.
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