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Protadex 50 mg

50 MG · Comprimé pelliculé

Price in Morocco: 449 MAD — Box of 28. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed449 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)449 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)bicalutamide
ClassEndocrine therapy
ATC codeL02BB03
ManufacturerBOTTU S.A.
PresentationBoite de 28
NatureMédicament
Hospital price299 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Cancer de la prostate métastasé Cancer de la prostate métastasé, en association à une castration médicale ou chirurgicale. Cancer de la prostate localement avancé Bicalutamide est indiqué chez les patients atteints d’un cancer de la prostate localement avancé, à haut risque de progression de la maladie, soit en traitement seul soit en traitement adjuvant à la prostatectomie radicale ou à la radiothérapie.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, 5 other products contain the same active substance as Protadex 50 mg (Bicalutamide), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boite de 28), the cheapest is Bicalutamide Pharmed 50 mg (PHARMED) at 434 MAD, i.e. 3 % less than Protadex 50 mg (449 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Bicalutamide Pharmed 50 mgPHARMEDBoite de 28434 MAD15.50 / unit−3 %

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Bicalutamide Zenith 50 mgZENITH PHARMABoite 10197.10 MAD—
Bicalutamide GT 50 mgATLAS PHARMBoîte de 30478 MAD15.93 / unit
Bicalutamide Zenith 50 mgZENITH PHARMABoite de 30478 MAD15.93 / unit
Bicalutamide GT 50 mgATLAS PHARMBoîte de 60903 MAD15.05 / 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 Protadex 50 mg

Protadex 50 mg belongs to the endocrine therapy therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by BOTTU S.A. and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Protadex 50 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Protadex 50 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Protadex 50 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Protadex 50 mg in Morocco is 449 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 Protadex 50 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Protadex 50 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 Protadex 50 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Protadex 50 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 Protadex 50 mg?
Yes. 5 other products contain the same active substance (Bicalutamide), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Protadex 50 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Bicalutamide Pharmed 50 mg (PHARMED) at 434 MAD against 449 MAD, i.e. 3 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Protadex 50 mg in Morocco?
Protadex 50 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.