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Benclamid 5 mg

5 MG · Comprimé

Price in Morocco: 20 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed20 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)20 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)glibenclamide
ClassDrugs used in diabetes
ATC codeA10BB01
ManufacturerPROMOPHARM (HIKMA)
PresentationBoîte de 30
NatureMédicament
Hospital price12.50 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Diabète non insulino-dépendant (diabète de type 2), lorsque le régime, l'exercice physique et la réduction de poids ne suffisent pas à eux seuls à atteindre des valeurs adéquates de glycémie.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Glipharm 5 mg (PHARMA5) contains the same active substance as Benclamid 5 mg (Glibenclamide) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boîte de 60 at 33.30 MAD, i.e. 0.55 MAD per unit against 0.67 MAD for Benclamid 5 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Glipharm 5 mgPHARMA5Boîte de 6033.30 MAD0.55 / unit
Benclamid 5 mgPROMOPHARM (HIKMA)Boîte de 6036.20 MAD0.60 / unit
Glipharm 5 mgPHARMA5Boîte de 9046.70 MAD0.52 / 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 Benclamid 5 mg

Benclamid 5 mg belongs to the drugs used in diabetes therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by PROMOPHARM (HIKMA) and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Benclamid 5 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benclamid 5 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Benclamid 5 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Benclamid 5 mg in Morocco is 20 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 Benclamid 5 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Benclamid 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 Benclamid 5 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Benclamid 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 Benclamid 5 mg?
Yes. 3 other products contain the same active substance (Glibenclamide), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Benclamid 5 mg. The cheapest listed is Glipharm 5 mg (PHARMA5) at 33.30 MAD. Compare the price per box: pack sizes differ from one product to another, so listed prices are not directly comparable. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Benclamid 5 mg in Morocco?
Benclamid 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.