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Exidep 5 mg

5 MG · Comprimé enrobé

Price in Morocco: 51 MAD — Box of 20. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)51 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)escitalopram
ClassPsychoanaleptics (antidepressants)
ATC codeN06AB10
ManufacturerPROMOPHARM (HIKMA)
PresentationBoite de 20
NatureMédicament
Hospital price31.90 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

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

Exidep 5 mg (PROMOPHARM (HIKMA)) contains the same active substance as Exidep 5 mg (Escitalopram) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boite de 30 at 74.80 MAD, i.e. 2.49 MAD per unit against 2.55 MAD for Exidep 5 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Exidep 5 mgPROMOPHARM (HIKMA)Boite de 3074.80 MAD2.49 / 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 Exidep 5 mg

Exidep 5 mg belongs to the psychoanaleptics (antidepressants) therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by PROMOPHARM (HIKMA) and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Exidep 5 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Exidep 5 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Exidep 5 mg in Morocco is 51 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 Exidep 5 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Exidep 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 Exidep 5 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Exidep 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 Exidep 5 mg?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Escitalopram), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Exidep 5 mg. The cheapest listed is Exidep 5 mg (PROMOPHARM (HIKMA)) at 74.80 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 Exidep 5 mg in Morocco?
Exidep 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.