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Starval 160 mg

160 MG · Comprimé pelliculé

Price in Morocco: 153 MAD — Box of 28. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed153 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)153 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)valsartan
ClassAgents acting on the renin-angiotensin system
ATC codeC09CA03
ManufacturerSUN PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AFRICA S.A
PresentationBoite de 28
NatureMédicament
Hospital price95.60 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Hypertension Traitement de l’hypertension artérielle essentielle chez les adultes, et de l’hypertension chez les enfants et les adolescents âgés de 6 ans à moins de 18 ans. Post-infarctus du myocarde récent Traitement des patients adultes cliniquement stables présentant une insuffisance cardiaque symptomatique ou une dysfonction systolique ventriculaire gauche asymptomatique post-infarctus du myocarde récent (entre 12 heures et 10 jours). Insuffisance cardiaque Traitement des patients adultes présentant une insuffisance cardiaque symptomatique en cas d’intolérance aux inhibiteurs de l’enzyme de conversion (IEC), en cas d’intolérance aux bêtabloquants, comme traitement additionnel à un IEC quand les antagonistes de l’aldostérone ne peuvent pas être utilisés.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, 6 other products contain the same active substance as Starval 160 mg (Valsartan), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boite de 28), the cheapest is Valphi 160 mg (PHI) at 140 MAD, i.e. 8 % less than Starval 160 mg (153 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Valphi 160 mgPHIBoite de 28140 MAD5 / unit−8 %
Tareg 160 mgNOVARTIS PHARMA MAROCBoîte de 28153 MAD5.46 / unit—
Vartex 160 mgSOTHEMABoite de 28153 MAD5.46 / unit—

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Vartex 160 mgSOTHEMABoite de 1485.70 MAD6.12 / unit
Novosar 160 mgNOVOPHARMABoite de 30140 MAD4.67 / unit
Zenovan 160 mgZENITH PHARMABoite de 30163.90 MAD5.46 / 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 Starval 160 mg

Starval 160 mg belongs to the agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by SUN PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AFRICA 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 Starval 160 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Starval 160 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Starval 160 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Starval 160 mg in Morocco is 153 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 Starval 160 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Starval 160 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 Starval 160 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Starval 160 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 Starval 160 mg?
Yes. 6 other products contain the same active substance (Valsartan), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Starval 160 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Valphi 160 mg (PHI) at 140 MAD against 153 MAD, i.e. 8 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Starval 160 mg in Morocco?
Starval 160 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.