Deferox 500 mg price in Morocco: 2,528 MAD (2026), Box of 30

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Key facts

Price (PPV)	2,528 MAD
Dispensing status	Schedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)	déférasirox
Class	All other therapeutic products
ATC code	V03AC03
Manufacturer	NOVOPHARMA
Presentation	Boite de 30
Hospital price	2,191 MAD
Data collected on	9/8/2026

Indications

Traitement de la surcharge en fer chronique secondaire à des transfusions sanguines fréquentes (≥7 ml/kg/mois de concentrés érythrocytaires) chez les patients de 6 ans et plus qui présentent une bétâ-thalassémie majeure. Traitement de la surcharge en fer chronique secondaire à des transfusions sanguines lorsque le traitement par la déféroxamine est contre-indiqué ou inadapté chez les groupes de patients suivants : - les patients pédiatriques âgés de 2 à 5 ans présentant une bétâ-thalassémie majeure avec une surcharge en fer chronique secondaire à des transfusions sanguines fréquentes (≥7 ml/kg/mois de concentrés érythrocytaires), - les patients adultes et pédiatriques âgés de 2 ans et plus présentant d’autres types d’anémies. Traitement de la surcharge en fer chronique nécessitant un traitement chélateur du fer chez les patients de 10 ans et plus présentant des syndromes thalassémiques non dépendants des transfusions, lorsque le traitement par déféroxamine est contreindiqué ou inadapté. Contres-indication(s) Hypersensibilité au principe actif ou à l’un des excipients. L’association à d’autres traitements chélateurs du fer car la tolérance de ces associations n’a pas été étudiée. Patients présentant une clairance de la créatinine estimée inférieure à 60 ml/min.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Exjade 500 mg (NOVARTIS PHARMA MAROC) contains the same active substance as Deferox 500 mg (Déférasirox) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boite de 28 at 2,851 MAD, i.e. 101.82 MAD per unit against 84.27 MAD for Deferox 500 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Product	Manufacturer	Pack	PPV	Unit price
Exjade 500 mg	NOVARTIS PHARMA MAROC	Boite de 28	2,851 MAD	101.82 / 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 Deferox 500 mg

Deferox 500 mg belongs to the all other therapeutic products therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by NOVOPHARMA and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Deferox 500 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Deferox 500 mg in Morocco?

The public retail price of Deferox 500 mg in Morocco is 2,528 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 Deferox 500 mg reimbursed in Morocco?

Reimbursement of Deferox 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 Deferox 500 mg prescription-only in Morocco?

Yes. Deferox 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 Deferox 500 mg?

Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Déférasirox), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Deferox 500 mg. The cheapest listed is Exjade 500 mg (NOVARTIS PHARMA MAROC) at 2,851 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 Deferox 500 mg in Morocco?

Deferox 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.