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Panekal 20 mg

20 MG · Comprimé pelliculé

Price in Morocco: 120.50 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed120.50 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)120.50 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)paroxétine
ClassPsychoanaleptics (antidepressants)
ATC codeN06AB05
ManufacturerZENITH PHARMA
PresentationBoite de 30
NatureMédicament
Hospital price75.30 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Traitement de : - Episode dépressif majeur - Troubles Obsessionnels Compulsifs - Trouble Panique avec ou sans agoraphobie - Trouble Anxiété Sociale/Phobie sociale - Trouble Anxiété Généralisée - Etat de stress Post-Traumatique

Psychoactive substance / dependence

Oui

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Panekal 20 mg (ZENITH PHARMA) contains the same active substance as Panekal 20 mg (Paroxétine) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boite de 10 at 46.70 MAD, i.e. 4.67 MAD per unit against 4.02 MAD for Panekal 20 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Panekal 20 mgZENITH PHARMABoite de 1046.70 MAD4.67 / unit
Paroxetine GT 20 mgATLAS PHARMFlacon de 30117.80 MAD—

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 Panekal 20 mg

Panekal 20 mg belongs to the psychoanaleptics (antidepressants) therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by ZENITH PHARMA and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Panekal 20 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Panekal 20 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Panekal 20 mg in Morocco is 120.50 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 Panekal 20 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Panekal 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 Panekal 20 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Panekal 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 Panekal 20 mg?
Yes. 2 other products contain the same active substance (Paroxétine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Panekal 20 mg. The cheapest listed is Panekal 20 mg (ZENITH PHARMA) at 46.70 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 Panekal 20 mg in Morocco?
Panekal 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.