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Vendep-XR 37.5 mg

37.5 MG · Gélule à libération prolongée

Price in Morocco: 28.30 MAD — Box of 10. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed28.30 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)28.30 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)venlafaxine
ClassPsychoanaleptics (antidepressants)
ATC codeN06AX16
ManufacturerCIPLA MAROC
PresentationBoite de 10
Hospital price17.70 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

- Traitement des épisodes dépressifs majeurs. - Prévention des récidives d'épisodes dépressifs majeurs. - Traitement du trouble de l'anxiété généralisée. - Traitement du trouble de l'anxiété sociale. - Traitement du trouble panique avec ou sans agoraphobie.

Psychoactive substance / dependence

Oui

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Effexor LP 37.5 mg (VIATRIS PHARMACEUTICALS) contains the same active substance as Vendep-XR 37.5 mg (Venlafaxine) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boîte de 30 at 74.60 MAD, i.e. 2.49 MAD per unit against 2.83 MAD for Vendep-XR 37.5 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Effexor LP 37.5 mgVIATRIS PHARMACEUTICALSBoîte de 3074.60 MAD2.49 / unit
Velaxor LP 37.5 mgAFRIC-PHARBoîte de 3074.60 MAD2.49 / 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 Vendep-XR 37.5 mg

Vendep-XR 37.5 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 Vendep-XR 37.5 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vendep-XR 37.5 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Vendep-XR 37.5 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Vendep-XR 37.5 mg in Morocco is 28.30 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 Vendep-XR 37.5 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Vendep-XR 37.5 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 Vendep-XR 37.5 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Vendep-XR 37.5 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 Vendep-XR 37.5 mg?
Yes. 2 other products contain the same active substance (Venlafaxine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Vendep-XR 37.5 mg. The cheapest listed is Effexor LP 37.5 mg (VIATRIS PHARMACEUTICALS) at 74.60 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 Vendep-XR 37.5 mg in Morocco?
Vendep-XR 37.5 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.