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Drug

Orotrex 20 mg

20 MG · Capsule molle

Price in Morocco: 565 MAD — Box of 60. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed565 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)565 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)isotrétinoïne
ClassAnti-acne preparations
ATC codeD10BA01
ManufacturerSTERIPHARMA
PresentationBoîte de 60
NatureMédicament
Hospital price375 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Formes sévères d'acné s'étant révélées résistantes à des cycles thérapeutiques standard adéquats avec des antibiotiques systémiques et des traitements topiques.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, 5 other products contain the same active substance as Orotrex 20 mg (Isotrétinoïne), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boîte de 60), the cheapest is Acno 20 mg (ZENITH PHARMA) at 497 MAD, i.e. 12 % less than Orotrex 20 mg (565 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Acno 20 mgZENITH PHARMABoîte de 60497 MAD8.28 / unit−12 %

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Sotret 20 mgSUN PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AFRICA S.ABoite de 30233 MAD7.77 / unit
Xeractan 20 mgPROMOPHARM (HIKMA)Boite de 30265 MAD8.83 / unit
Acno 20 mgZENITH PHARMABoîte de 30269 MAD8.97 / unit
Curacne 20 mgMAPHARBoîte de 30270 MAD9 / 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 Orotrex 20 mg

Orotrex 20 mg belongs to the anti-acne preparations therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by STERIPHARMA and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Orotrex 20 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Orotrex 20 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Orotrex 20 mg in Morocco is 565 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 Orotrex 20 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Orotrex 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 Orotrex 20 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Orotrex 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 Orotrex 20 mg?
Yes. 5 other products contain the same active substance (Isotrétinoïne), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Orotrex 20 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Acno 20 mg (ZENITH PHARMA) at 497 MAD against 565 MAD, i.e. 12 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Orotrex 20 mg in Morocco?
Orotrex 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.