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Drug

Avodart 0.5 mg

0.5 MG · Capsule molle

Price in Morocco: 254 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed254 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)254 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)dutastéride
ClassUrologicals
ATC codeG04CB02
ManufacturerGLAXO SMITHKLINE
PresentationBoite de 30
NatureMédicament
Hospital price158.90 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

La substance active est le dutastéride. Il appartient à une classe de médicaments appelée inhibiteurs de la 5-alpha réductase. AVODART est utilisé dans le traitement de l'hypertrophie bénigne de la prostate (augmentation du volume de la prostate) chez les hommes. C'est un grossissement non cancéreux de la glande prostatique, provoqué par la production trop importante d'une hormone appelée dihydrotestostérone. L'augmentation du volume de la prostate peut provoquer des problèmes urinaires, tels que des difficultés pour commencer à uriner et une envie fréquente d'uriner. Le jet d'urine peut également être ralenti et moins puissant. Si elle n'est pas traitée, il y a un risque que votre écoulement urinaire soit complètement bloqué (rétention aiguë d'urine). Ceci nécessite un traitement médical immédiat. Dans certains cas, le recours à la chirurgie est nécessaire pour enlever ou réduire la taille de la glande prostatique. AVODART diminue la production de dihydrotestostérone, ce qui permet de réduire la taille de la prostate et d'améliorer les symptômes. Ceux-ci réduisent le risque de rétention aiguë d'urine et le recours à la chirurgie. AVODART peut également être utilisé avec un autre médicament appelé tamsulosine (utilisé dans le traitement des symptômes de l'hypertrophie de la prostate). Source : base-donnees-publique.medicaments.gouv.fr - 22 octobre 2025

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, one other product contains the same active substance as Avodart 0.5 mg (Dutastéride), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boite de 30), the cheapest is Dusta 0.5 mg (PROMOPHARM (HIKMA)) at 152.50 MAD, i.e. 40 % less than Avodart 0.5 mg (254 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Dusta 0.5 mgPROMOPHARM (HIKMA)Boite de 30152.50 MAD5.08 / unit−40 %

Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision; for medicines listed in schedules A, B and C it still requires a prescription. Public sale prices published by the Directorate of Medicines and Pharmacy, recorded on 9/8/2026.

About Avodart 0.5 mg

Avodart 0.5 mg belongs to the urologicals therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by GLAXO SMITHKLINE and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Avodart 0.5 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Avodart 0.5 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Avodart 0.5 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Avodart 0.5 mg in Morocco is 254 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 Avodart 0.5 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Avodart 0.5 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 Avodart 0.5 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Avodart 0.5 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 Avodart 0.5 mg?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Dutastéride), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Avodart 0.5 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Dusta 0.5 mg (PROMOPHARM (HIKMA)) at 152.50 MAD against 254 MAD, i.e. 40 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Avodart 0.5 mg in Morocco?
Avodart 0.5 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.