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Drug

Scitaram 5 mg

5 MG · Comprimé pelliculé sécable

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

GenericMarketed74.80 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)74.80 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)escitalopram
ClassPsychoanaleptics (antidepressants)
ATC codeN06AB10
ManufacturerPHARMA5
PresentationBoite de 30
Hospital price46.70 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Traitement de la dépression dans sa phase initiale et traitement d'entretien pour la prévention des rechutes. Prévention de nouveaux épisodes de dépression unipolaire. Traitement des phobies sociales. L'efficacité à long terme en cas de phobie sociale a été démontrée sur une durée allant jusqu'à 36 semaines. Traitement des troubles anxieux généralisés. Troubles paniques avec ou sans agoraphobie. Traitement des troubles obsessionnels compulsifs.

Psychoactive substance / dependence

Oui

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About Scitaram 5 mg

Scitaram 5 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 5 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scitaram 5 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

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