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Atacand 8 mg

8 MG · Comprimé sécable

Price in Morocco: 127.70 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)127.70 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)candésartan
ClassAgents acting on the renin-angiotensin system
ATC codeC09CA06
ManufacturerSYNTHEMEDIC
PresentationBoîte de 30
NatureMédicament
Hospital price79.80 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Hypertension essentielle. Insuffisance cardiaque avec une fraction d'éjection ventriculaire gauche ≤40% en cas d'intolérance aux inhibiteurs de l'ECA ou en traitement adjuvant aux inhibiteurs de l'ECA chez les patients qui présentent une insuffisance cardiaque symptomatique malgré un traitement optimal et qui ne tolèrent pas un antagoniste des récepteurs minéralocorticoïdes. Enfants et adolescents âgés de 1 à 17 ans Hypertension chez l'enfant ou l'adolescent âgé de 1 à 17 ans.

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About Atacand 8 mg

Atacand 8 mg belongs to the agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by SYNTHEMEDIC and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Atacand 8 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Atacand 8 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Atacand 8 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Atacand 8 mg in Morocco is 127.70 dirhams. This price is regulated by the Ministry of Health and identical across all pharmacies. Present your health insurance card to claim the applicable reimbursement (CNSS, CNOPS, AMO).
2Is Atacand 8 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Atacand 8 mg depends on whether it appears on the Mandatory Health Insurance (AMO) reimbursable drugs list set by ANAM. Sahha does not publish a per-drug rate: the reimbursed amount is calculated on the national reference tariff, which is not always the price you pay. Present your prescription and your CNSS, CNOPS or AMO Tadamon card to the pharmacist, or contact your fund for the exact rate.
3Is Atacand 8 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Atacand 8 mg is listed in Schedule A of poisonous substances under Morocco's Drug and Pharmacy Code. It is therefore dispensed on medical prescription only: a Moroccan pharmacist may not sell it without one. Keep the prescription — it is also required for AMO reimbursement.
4Are there cheaper generic alternatives to Atacand 8 mg?
No. In the database of medicines marketed in Morocco, Atacand 8 mg is currently the only product containing Candésartan at this strength and in this dosage form: no cheaper equivalent exists. Ask your pharmacist about any therapeutic alternative.
5Where can I buy Atacand 8 mg in Morocco?
Atacand 8 mg is available in all of Morocco's 13,000+ pharmacies — in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, Fez and all cities. For night emergencies, Sundays and public holidays, consult the on-duty pharmacy directory on Sahha.