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Locatop 0.1 %

0.1 % · Crème

Price in Morocco: 28 MAD — Tube 30 g. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)28 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)désonide
ClassCorticosteroids, dermatological preparations
ATC codeD07AB08
ManufacturerMAPHAR
PresentationTube de 30 g
Hospital price17.50 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

LOCATOP est indiqué chez les adultes, les nourrissons, les enfants et les adolescents. 1. Indications privilégiées où la corticothérapie locale est tenue pour le meilleur traitement : - eczéma de contact - dermatite atopique - lichénification 2. Indications où la corticothérapie locale est l’un des traitements habituels : - dermite de stase - psoriasis (à l’exclusion des plaques très étendues) - lichen - prurigo non parasitaire - lichen scléro-atrophique génital - granulome annulaire - lupus érythémateux discoïde - pustuloses amicrobiennes palmo-plantaires - dermite séborrhéique à l’exception du visage - traitement symptomatique du prurit du mycosis fongoïde 3. Indications de circonstance pour une durée brève - piqûres d’insectes et prurigo parasitaire après traitement étiologique.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Locapred 0.1 % (MAPHAR) contains the same active substance as Locatop 0.1 % (Désonide) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Tube de 15 g at 15.50 MAD, i.e. 1.03 MAD per g against 0.93 MAD for Locatop 0.1 %. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Locapred 0.1 %MAPHARTube de 15 g15.50 MAD1.03 / g

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 Locatop 0.1 %

Locatop 0.1 % belongs to the corticosteroids, dermatological preparations therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by MAPHAR and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Locatop 0.1 %, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Locatop 0.1 %

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Locatop 0.1 % in Morocco?
The public retail price of Locatop 0.1 % in Morocco is 28 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 Locatop 0.1 % reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Locatop 0.1 % 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 Locatop 0.1 % prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Locatop 0.1 % 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 Locatop 0.1 %?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Désonide), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Locatop 0.1 %. The cheapest listed is Locapred 0.1 % (MAPHAR) at 15.50 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 Locatop 0.1 % in Morocco?
Locatop 0.1 % 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.