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Pentasa 1 g

1 G · Suppositoire

Price in Morocco: 315 MAD — Box of 15. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)315 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)mésalazine
ClassAntidiarrheals and intestinal anti-infectives
ATC codeA07EC02
ManufacturerSOTHEMA
PresentationBoîte de 15
NatureMédicament
Hospital price209 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Rectocolite hémorragique : traitement d'attaque des poussées légères à modérées et traitement d'entretien Maladie de Crohn : traitement d'attaque des poussées légères à modérées et prévention des poussées aiguës pour les formes fréquemment récidivantes.

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About Pentasa 1 g

Pentasa 1 g belongs to the antidiarrheals and intestinal anti-infectives therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by SOTHEMA and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Pentasa 1 g, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pentasa 1 g

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Pentasa 1 g in Morocco?
The public retail price of Pentasa 1 g in Morocco is 315 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 Pentasa 1 g reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Pentasa 1 g 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 Pentasa 1 g prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Pentasa 1 g 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 Pentasa 1 g?
No. In the database of medicines marketed in Morocco, Pentasa 1 g is currently the only product containing Mésalazine at this strength and in this dosage form: no cheaper equivalent exists. Ask your pharmacist about any therapeutic alternative.
5Where can I buy Pentasa 1 g in Morocco?
Pentasa 1 g 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.