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Drug

Azilide 500 mg

500 MG · Comprimé

Price in Morocco: 65.40 MAD — Box of 3. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed65.40 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)65.40 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)azithromycine
ClassAntibacterials for systemic use
ATC codeJ01FA10
ManufacturerSOTHEMA
PresentationBoîte de 3
NatureMédicament
Hospital price40.90 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Elles procèdent de l’activité antibactérienne et des caractéristiques pharmacocinétiques de l’azithromycine. Elles tiennent compte à la fois des études cliniques auxquelles a donné lieu ce médicament et de sa place dans l’éventail des produits antibactériens actuellement disponibles. Elles sont limitées aux infections dues aux germes définis comme sensibles : • angines documentées à streptocoque A bêta-hémolytique, en alternative au traitement par bêta-lactamines, particulièrement lorsque celui-ci ne peut être utilisé, • surinfections des bronchites aiguës, • exacerbations des bronchites chroniques, • infections stomatologiques. Il convient de tenir compte des recommandations officielles concernant l’utilisation appropriée des antibactériens.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, 5 other products contain the same active substance as Azilide 500 mg (Azithromycine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boîte de 3), the cheapest is Azibac 500 mg (STERIPHARMA) at 56.10 MAD, i.e. 14 % less than Azilide 500 mg (65.40 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Azibac 500 mgSTERIPHARMABoite de 356.10 MAD18.70 / unit−14 %
Macromax 500 mgPHARMA5Boîte de 358.90 MAD19.63 / unit−10 %
Azimycine 500 mgPROMOPHARM (HIKMA)Boîte de 361.70 MAD20.57 / unit−6 %
Azix 500 mgBOTTU S.A.Boîte de 374.50 MAD24.83 / unit
Zithromax 500 mgPFIZER MAROCBoîte de 374.50 MAD24.83 / unit

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 Azilide 500 mg

Azilide 500 mg belongs to the antibacterials for systemic use therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by SOTHEMA and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Azilide 500 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Azilide 500 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Azilide 500 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Azilide 500 mg in Morocco is 65.40 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 Azilide 500 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Azilide 500 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 Azilide 500 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Azilide 500 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 Azilide 500 mg?
Yes. 5 other products contain the same active substance (Azithromycine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Azilide 500 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Azibac 500 mg (STERIPHARMA) at 56.10 MAD against 65.40 MAD, i.e. 14 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Azilide 500 mg in Morocco?
Azilide 500 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.