Esciplex 20 mg price in Morocco: 168.30 MAD (2026), Box of 28

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Key facts

Price (PPV)	168.30 MAD
Dispensing status	Schedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)	escitalopram
Class	Psychoanaleptics (antidepressants)
ATC code	N06AB10
Manufacturer	SOTHEMA
Presentation	Boite de 28
Nature	Médicament
Hospital price	105.20 MAD
Data collected on	9/8/2026

Indications

Traitement de la dépression dans sa phase initiale et traitement d'entretien pour la prévention des rechutes. Prévention de nouveaux épisodes de dépression unipolaire. Traitement des phobies sociales. L'efficacité à long terme en cas de phobie sociale a été démontrée sur une durée allant jusqu'à 36 semaines. Traitement des troubles anxieux généralisés. Troubles paniques avec ou sans agoraphobie. Traitement des troubles obsessionnels compulsifs.

Psychoactive substance / dependence

Oui

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Esciplex 20 mg (SOTHEMA) contains the same active substance as Esciplex 20 mg (Escitalopram) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boite de 14 at 92.20 MAD, i.e. 6.59 MAD per unit against 6.01 MAD for Esciplex 20 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Product	Manufacturer	Pack	PPV	Unit price
Esciplex 20 mg	SOTHEMA	Boite de 14	92.20 MAD	6.59 / unit
Scipralex 20 mg	POLYMEDIC	Boite de 30	178.20 MAD	5.94 / unit
Xetap 20 mg	SPIMACO	Boite de 30	178.20 MAD	5.94 / unit
Scitaram 20 mg	PHARMA5	Boite de 30	178.20 MAD	5.94 / 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 Esciplex 20 mg

Esciplex 20 mg belongs to the psychoanaleptics (antidepressants) therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by SOTHEMA and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Esciplex 20 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Esciplex 20 mg in Morocco?

The public retail price of Esciplex 20 mg in Morocco is 168.30 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 Esciplex 20 mg reimbursed in Morocco?

Reimbursement of Esciplex 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 Esciplex 20 mg prescription-only in Morocco?

Yes. Esciplex 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 Esciplex 20 mg?

Yes. 4 other products contain the same active substance (Escitalopram), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Esciplex 20 mg. The cheapest listed is Esciplex 20 mg (SOTHEMA) at 92.20 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 Esciplex 20 mg in Morocco?

Esciplex 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.