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Drug

Cicloviral 0.05

5 % · Crème

Price in Morocco: 38.90 MAD — Tube 10 g. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed38.90 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)38.90 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)aciclovir
ClassAntivirals for systemic use
ATC codeJ05AB01
ManufacturerAFRIC-PHAR
PresentationTube de 10 g
NatureMédicament
Hospital price24.30 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Traitement de la primo-infection génitale à virus Herpès simplex et des récurrences ultérieures éventuelles. En raison de son mode d’action, l’aciclovir n’éradique pas les virus latents. Après traitement, le malade restera donc exposé à la même fréquence de récidive qu’auparavant.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Revocir 5 % (PROMOPHARM (HIKMA)) contains the same active substance as Cicloviral 0.05 (Aciclovir) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Tube de 5 g at 22.10 MAD, i.e. 4.42 MAD per g against 3.89 MAD for Cicloviral 0.05. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Revocir 5 %PROMOPHARM (HIKMA)Tube de 5 g22.10 MAD4.42 / g

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 Cicloviral 0.05

Cicloviral 0.05 belongs to the antivirals for systemic use therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by AFRIC-PHAR and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Cicloviral 0.05, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cicloviral 0.05

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Cicloviral 0.05 in Morocco?
The public retail price of Cicloviral 0.05 in Morocco is 38.90 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 Cicloviral 0.05 reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Cicloviral 0.05 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 Cicloviral 0.05 prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Cicloviral 0.05 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 Cicloviral 0.05?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Aciclovir), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Cicloviral 0.05. The cheapest listed is Revocir 5 % (PROMOPHARM (HIKMA)) at 22.10 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 Cicloviral 0.05 in Morocco?
Cicloviral 0.05 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.