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Effexor LP 37.5 mg

37.5 MG · Gélule à libération prolongée

Price in Morocco: 74.60 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed74.60 MAD
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Key facts

Price (PPV)74.60 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)venlafaxine
ClassPsychoanaleptics (antidepressants)
ATC codeN06AX16
ManufacturerVIATRIS PHARMACEUTICALS
PresentationBoîte de 30
Hospital price46.60 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

- Traitement des épisodes dépressifs majeurs. - Pour la prévention des récidives des épisodes dépressifs majeurs. - Traitement du trouble anxiété généralisée. - Traitement du trouble anxiété sociale (phobie sociale). - Traitement du trouble panique, avec ou sans agoraphobie.

Psychoactive substance / dependence

Oui

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Vendep-XR 37.5 mg (CIPLA MAROC) contains the same active substance as Effexor LP 37.5 mg (Venlafaxine) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boite de 10 at 28.30 MAD, i.e. 2.83 MAD per unit against 2.49 MAD for Effexor LP 37.5 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Velaxor LP 37.5 mgAFRIC-PHARBoîte de 3074.60 MAD2.49 / unit—

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Vendep-XR 37.5 mgCIPLA MAROCBoite de 1028.30 MAD2.83 / 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 Effexor LP 37.5 mg

Effexor LP 37.5 mg belongs to the psychoanaleptics (antidepressants) therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by VIATRIS PHARMACEUTICALS and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Effexor LP 37.5 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Effexor LP 37.5 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Effexor LP 37.5 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Effexor LP 37.5 mg in Morocco is 74.60 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 Effexor LP 37.5 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Effexor LP 37.5 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 Effexor LP 37.5 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Effexor LP 37.5 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 Effexor LP 37.5 mg?
Yes. 2 other products contain the same active substance (Venlafaxine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Effexor LP 37.5 mg. The cheapest listed is Vendep-XR 37.5 mg (CIPLA MAROC) at 28.30 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 Effexor LP 37.5 mg in Morocco?
Effexor LP 37.5 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.