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Decrestin 20 mg

20 MG · Comprimé pelliculé

Price in Morocco: 250 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed250 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)250 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)rosuvastatine
ClassLipid modifying agents
ATC codeC10AA07
ManufacturerZENITH PHARMA
PresentationBoite de 30
Hospital price156.30 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Adultes Traitement de l'hypercholestérolémie Hypercholestérolémie primaire (type IIa incluant les hypercholestérolémies familiales hétérozygotes) ou dyslipidémies mixtes (type IIb), en complément d'un régime lorsque la réponse au régime et aux autres traitements non pharmacologiques n'est pas suffisante. En cas d'hypercholestérolémie familiale homozygote, en complément d'un régime et d'autres mesures à but hypolipémiant ou lorsque ces mesures ne sont pas appropriées. Prévention des complications cardio-vasculaires Rosuvastatine est utilisée pour réduire le risque d'événements cardio-vasculaires sévères chez les patients adultes présentant un taux normal de LDL-cholestérol, mais dont le risque de maladies cardio-vasculaires athéroscléreuses est accru en raison de l'âge (hommes ≥50 ans, femmes ≥60 ans), d'un taux accru de hsCRP (≥2,0 mg/l) et au moins d'un autre facteur de risque cardio-vasculaire tel qu'hypertension, tabagisme, faible taux de HDL-C ou antécédent familial de cardiopathie coronarienne prématurée. Chez les patients hypercholestérolémiques, il est nécessaire de surveiller les valeurs lipidiques et de respecter les recommandations posologiques ci-dessous. Il est en outre nécessaire de traiter les autres causes connues de morbi-mortalité cardio-vasculaire conformément aux directives applicables. Enfants et adolescents de 10 à 17 ans Garçons et filles (au moins un an après la ménarche) souffrant d'hypercholestérolémie familiale hétérozygote, en complément d'un régime alimentaire, lorsque la réponse au régime et aux autres mesures non pharmacologiques (p.ex. exercice physique, perte de poids) reste insuffisante.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Nolip 20 mg (AFRIC-PHAR) contains the same active substance as Decrestin 20 mg (Rosuvastatine) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boite de 10 at 96.50 MAD, i.e. 9.65 MAD per unit against 8.33 MAD for Decrestin 20 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Rastine 20 mgAXESS PHARMA (EX HAYDELENA)Boite de 30249 MAD8.30 / unit
Bestor 20 mgRIM PHARMABoite de 30250 MAD8.33 / unit
Crestor 20 mgMAPHARBoîte de 30250 MAD8.33 / unit
Ictavès 20 mgSOTHEMABoite de 30250 MAD8.33 / unit
Nolip 20 mgAFRIC-PHARBoite de 30250 MAD8.33 / unit
Rosuvas Sun 20 mgSUN PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AFRICA S.ABoite de 30250 MAD8.33 / unit
Vissen 20 mgNOVOPHARMABoite de 30250 MAD8.33 / unit

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Nolip 20 mgAFRIC-PHARBoite de 1096.50 MAD9.65 / unit
See the other 2 alternatives

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 Decrestin 20 mg

Decrestin 20 mg belongs to the lipid modifying agents therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by ZENITH PHARMA and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Decrestin 20 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Decrestin 20 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Decrestin 20 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Decrestin 20 mg in Morocco is 250 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 Decrestin 20 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Decrestin 20 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 Decrestin 20 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Decrestin 20 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 Decrestin 20 mg?
Yes. 10 other products contain the same active substance (Rosuvastatine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Decrestin 20 mg. The cheapest listed is Rastine 20 mg (AXESS PHARMA (EX HAYDELENA)) at 249 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 Decrestin 20 mg in Morocco?
Decrestin 20 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.