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Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml

500 MG / 5 ML · Poudre en flacon pour injection

Price in Morocco: 503 MAD — Box of 10. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)503 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)déféroxamine mésilate
ClassAll other therapeutic products
ATC codeV03AC01
ManufacturerNOVARTIS PHARMA MAROC
PresentationBoîte de 10 flacons
NatureMédicament
Hospital price334 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Monothérapie chélatrice en cas de surcharge martiale chronique, p.ex. hémosidéroses post-transfusionnelles survenant lors de thalassémie majeure, d'anémie sidéroblastique, d'anémie hémolytique auto-immune et d'autres anémies chroniques; hémochromatose primitive ou idiopathique, lorsque des troubles concomitants (p.ex. anémie grave, cardiopathie, hypoprotéinémie) interdisent toute phlébotomie; surcharge martiale accompagnée de porphyrie cutanée tardive, lorsqu'une phlébotomie ne peut être pratiquée. Traitement de l'intoxication martiale aiguë. Traitement de la surcharge chronique en aluminium lors d'insuffisance rénale terminale (en dialyse chronique) et ostéopathie aluminique et/ou encéphalopathie des dialysés et/ou anémie en relation avec l'aluminium. Mise en évidence de surcharges en fer et en aluminium. Source : Compendium.ch - Date : 20 octobre 2025

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About Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml

Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml belongs to the all other therapeutic products therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by NOVARTIS PHARMA MAROC and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml in Morocco?
The public retail price of Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml in Morocco is 503 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 Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml 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 Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml 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 Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml?
No. In the database of medicines marketed in Morocco, Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml is currently the only product containing Déféroxamine mésilate at this strength and in this dosage form: no cheaper equivalent exists. Ask your pharmacist about any therapeutic alternative.
5Where can I buy Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml in Morocco?
Desferal 500 mg / 5 ml 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.