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Scitaram 20 mg

20 MG · Comprimé pelliculé sécable

Price in Morocco: 178.20 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed178.20 MAD
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Key facts

Price (PPV)178.20 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)escitalopram
ClassPsychoanaleptics (antidepressants)
ATC codeN06AB10
ManufacturerPHARMA5
PresentationBoite de 30
Hospital price111.40 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Esciplex 20 mg (SOTHEMA) contains the same active substance as Scitaram 20 mg (Escitalopram) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boite de 14 at 92.20 MAD, i.e. 6.59 MAD per unit against 5.94 MAD for Scitaram 20 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Scipralex 20 mgPOLYMEDICBoite de 30178.20 MAD5.94 / unit—
Xetap 20 mgSPIMACOBoite de 30178.20 MAD5.94 / unit—

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Esciplex 20 mgSOTHEMABoite de 1492.20 MAD6.59 / unit
Esciplex 20 mgSOTHEMABoite de 28168.30 MAD6.01 / 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 Scitaram 20 mg

Scitaram 20 mg belongs to the psychoanaleptics (antidepressants) therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by PHARMA5 and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Scitaram 20 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Scitaram 20 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Scitaram 20 mg in Morocco is 178.20 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 Scitaram 20 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Scitaram 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 Scitaram 20 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Scitaram 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 Scitaram 20 mg?
Yes. 4 other products contain the same active substance (Escitalopram), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Scitaram 20 mg. The cheapest listed is Esciplex 20 mg (SOTHEMA) at 92.20 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 Scitaram 20 mg in Morocco?
Scitaram 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.