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Thiam 500 mg

500 MG · Comprimé

Price in Morocco: 48.60 MAD — Box of 24. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)48.60 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)thiamphénicol
ClassAntibacterials for systemic use
ATC codeJ01BA02
ManufacturerSYNTHEMEDIC
PresentationBoite de 24
NatureMédicament
Hospital price30.40 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Fièvres typhoïdes, Infections bactériennes méningées ou cérébrales, Certaines MST

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Sulfobactin 500 mg (PHARMA5) contains the same active substance as Thiam 500 mg (Thiamphénicol) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boîte de 20 at 51.90 MAD, i.e. 2.59 MAD per unit against 2.03 MAD for Thiam 500 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Thiobactin 500 mgCOOPER PHARMABoîte de 2486.40 MAD3.60 / unit—

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Sulfobactin 500 mgPHARMA5Boîte de 2051.90 MAD2.59 / 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 Thiam 500 mg

Thiam 500 mg belongs to the antibacterials for systemic use therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by SYNTHEMEDIC and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Thiam 500 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thiam 500 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Thiam 500 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Thiam 500 mg in Morocco is 48.60 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 Thiam 500 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Thiam 500 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 Thiam 500 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Thiam 500 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 Thiam 500 mg?
Yes. 2 other products contain the same active substance (Thiamphénicol), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Thiam 500 mg. The cheapest listed is Sulfobactin 500 mg (PHARMA5) at 51.90 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 Thiam 500 mg in Morocco?
Thiam 500 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.