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S-Citap 5 mg

5 MG · Comprimé pelliculé

Price in Morocco: 74.80 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)74.80 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)escitalopram
ClassPsychoanaleptics (antidepressants)
ATC codeN06AB10
ManufacturerCIPLA MAROC
PresentationBoite de 30
NatureMédicament
Hospital price46.70 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Traitement des épisodes dépressifs majeurs (c’est-à-dire caractérisés). - Traitement du trouble panique avec ou sans agoraphobie. - Traitement du trouble « anxiété sociale » (phobie sociale). - Traitement du trouble anxiété généralisée. - Traitement des troubles obsessionnels compulsifs.

Psychoactive substance / dependence

Oui

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, 4 other products contain the same active substance as S-Citap 5 mg (Escitalopram), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boite de 30), the cheapest is Humorex 5 mg (ZENITH PHARMA) at 74 MAD, i.e. 1 % less than S-Citap 5 mg (74.80 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Humorex 5 mgZENITH PHARMABoite de 3074 MAD2.47 / unit−1 %
Ixalio 5 mg—Boite de 3074.80 MAD2.49 / unit—

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
S-Citap 5 mgCIPLA MAROCBoite de 2051 MAD2.55 / unit
Siperam 5 mgCOOPER PHARMABoite de 2052.80 MAD2.64 / 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 S-Citap 5 mg

S-Citap 5 mg belongs to the psychoanaleptics (antidepressants) therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by CIPLA MAROC and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of S-Citap 5 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about S-Citap 5 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of S-Citap 5 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of S-Citap 5 mg in Morocco is 74.80 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 S-Citap 5 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of S-Citap 5 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 S-Citap 5 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. S-Citap 5 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 S-Citap 5 mg?
Yes. 4 other products contain the same active substance (Escitalopram), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as S-Citap 5 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Humorex 5 mg (ZENITH PHARMA) at 74 MAD against 74.80 MAD, i.e. 1 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy S-Citap 5 mg in Morocco?
S-Citap 5 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.