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Novosar 160 mg

160 MG · Comprimé pelliculé

Price in Morocco: 140 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed140 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)140 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)valsartan
ClassAgents acting on the renin-angiotensin system
ATC codeC09CA03
ManufacturerNOVOPHARMA
PresentationBoite de 30
Hospital price87.50 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Hypertension Traitement de l’hypertension artérielle essentielle chez les adultes, et de l’hypertension chez les enfants et les adolescents âgés de 6 ans à moins de 18 ans. Post-infarctus du myocarde récent Traitement des patients adultes cliniquement stables présentant une insuffisance cardiaque symptomatique ou une dysfonction systolique ventriculaire gauche asymptomatique post-infarctus du myocarde récent (entre 12 heures et 10 jours). Insuffisance cardiaque Traitement des patients adultes présentant une insuffisance cardiaque symptomatique en cas d’intolérance aux inhibiteurs de l’enzyme de conversion (IEC), en cas d’intolérance aux bêtabloquants, comme traitement additionnel à un IEC quand les antagonistes de l’aldostérone ne peuvent pas être utilisés.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Vartex 160 mg (SOTHEMA) contains the same active substance as Novosar 160 mg (Valsartan) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boite de 14 at 85.70 MAD, i.e. 6.12 MAD per unit against 4.67 MAD for Novosar 160 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Zenovan 160 mgZENITH PHARMABoite de 30163.90 MAD5.46 / unit—

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Vartex 160 mgSOTHEMABoite de 1485.70 MAD6.12 / unit
Valphi 160 mgPHIBoite de 28140 MAD5 / unit
Starval 160 mgSUN PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AFRICA S.ABoite de 28153 MAD5.46 / unit
Tareg 160 mgNOVARTIS PHARMA MAROCBoîte de 28153 MAD5.46 / unit
Vartex 160 mgSOTHEMABoite de 28153 MAD5.46 / 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 Novosar 160 mg

Novosar 160 mg belongs to the agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by NOVOPHARMA and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Novosar 160 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Novosar 160 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Novosar 160 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Novosar 160 mg in Morocco is 140 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 Novosar 160 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Novosar 160 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 Novosar 160 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Novosar 160 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 Novosar 160 mg?
Yes. 6 other products contain the same active substance (Valsartan), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Novosar 160 mg. The cheapest listed is Vartex 160 mg (SOTHEMA) at 85.70 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 Novosar 160 mg in Morocco?
Novosar 160 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.