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Nocol 40 mg

40 MG · Comprimé pelliculé

Price in Morocco: 283 MAD — Box of 60. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed283 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)283 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)simvastatine
ClassLipid modifying agents
ATC codeC10AA01
ManufacturerAFRIC-PHAR
PresentationBoîte de 60
NatureMédicament
Hospital price188.10 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Hypercholestérolémies Traitement des hypercholestérolémies primaires ou des dyslipidémies mixtes, en complément du régime, lorsque la réponse au régime et aux autres traitements non pharmacologiques (par exemple, exercice physique, perte de poids) s'avère insuffisante. Traitement des hypercholestérolémies familiales homozygotes (HFHo) en complément du régime et des autres traitements hypolipidémiants (par exemple aphérèse des LDL) ou si de tels traitements sont inappropriés. Prévention cardiovasculaire Réduction de la mortalité et de la morbidité cardiovasculaires chez les patients ayant une pathologie cardiovasculaire avérée d'origine athéroscléreuse ou un diabète, avec cholestérol normal ou élevé en complément de l'effet de la correction des autres facteurs de risque et des autres traitements cardioprotecteurs.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Simvacol 40 mg (RIM PHARMA) contains the same active substance as Nocol 40 mg (Simvastatine) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boite de 28 at 73.40 MAD, i.e. 2.62 MAD per unit against 4.72 MAD for Nocol 40 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Simvacol 40 mgRIM PHARMABoite de 2873.40 MAD2.62 / unit
Redlip 40 mgATLAS PHARMBoîte de 30138 MAD4.60 / unit
Civastine 40 mgBOTTU S.A.Boîte de 30171 MAD5.70 / unit
Nocol 40 mgAFRIC-PHARBoîte de 30171 MAD5.70 / 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 Nocol 40 mg

Nocol 40 mg belongs to the lipid modifying agents therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by AFRIC-PHAR and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Nocol 40 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nocol 40 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Nocol 40 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Nocol 40 mg in Morocco is 283 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 Nocol 40 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Nocol 40 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 Nocol 40 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Nocol 40 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 Nocol 40 mg?
Yes. 4 other products contain the same active substance (Simvastatine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Nocol 40 mg. The cheapest listed is Simvacol 40 mg (RIM PHARMA) at 73.40 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 Nocol 40 mg in Morocco?
Nocol 40 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.