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Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml

20 MG · Solution injectable

Price in Morocco: 20.60 MAD — 2 ampoules. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)20.60 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)piroxicam
ClassAntiinflammatory and antirheumatic products
ATC codeMO1AC01
ManufacturerSOTHEMA
Presentation2 ampoules
NatureMédicament
Hospital price12.80 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Le piroxicam est indiqué dans le traitement symptomatique de l’arthrose, la polyarthrite rhumatoïde ou la spondylarthrite ankylosante. En raison de son profil de tolérance, le piroxicam ne doit pas être utilisé en traitement de première intention lorsqu’un traitement par AINS est indiqué. La décision de prescrire une spécialité contenant du piroxicam doit être basée sur l’évaluation de l’ensemble des risques spécifiques à chaque patient.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml (SOTHEMA) contains the same active substance as Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml (Piroxicam) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boîte de 6 ampoules at 50.40 MAD, i.e. 8.40 MAD per unit against 10.30 MAD for Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / mlSOTHEMABoîte de 6 ampoules50.40 MAD8.40 / 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 Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml

Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml belongs to the antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products 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 Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml in Morocco?
The public retail price of Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml in Morocco is 20.60 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 Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml 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 Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml 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 Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Piroxicam), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml. The cheapest listed is Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml (SOTHEMA) at 50.40 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 Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml in Morocco?
Pirocam Sothema 20 mg / ml 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.