Virpes 400 mg Tablet price in Morocco: 242 MAD (2026), Box of 25

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Key facts

Price (PPV)	242 MAD
Dispensing status	Schedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)	aciclovir
Class	Antivirals for systemic use
ATC code	J05AB01
Manufacturer	AFRIC-PHAR
Presentation	Boite de 25
Nature	Médicament
Hospital price	151.90 MAD
Data collected on	9/8/2026

Indications

- Prévention des infections à virus Herpes simplex chez les sujets immunodéprimés. - Chez le sujet immunocompétent : Infections cutanées ou muqueuses : Traitement des infections herpétiques cutanées ou muqueuses sévères (en excluant l’herpès néonatal et les infections herpétiques sévères chez les enfants immunodéprimés), (il s’agit en général de primo-infections), en particulier de l’herpès génital et des gingivo-stomatites herpétiques aiguës. En raison de son mode d'action, l'aciclovir n'éradique pas les virus latents. Après traitement, le malade restera donc exposé à la même fréquence de récidives qu'auparavant. Traitement des récurrences d’herpès génital. Prévention des infections à Virus Herpes Simplex, chez les sujets souffrant d’au moins 6 récurrences par an. Infections ophtalmologiques : Prévention des récidives d'infections oculaires à HSV : - kératites épithéliales après 3 récurrences par an ou en cas de facteur déclenchant connu, - kératites stromales et kérato-uvéites après 2 récurrences par an. - en cas de chirurgie de l'œil. Traitement des kératites et kérato-uvéites à HSV.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, 2 other products contain the same active substance as Virpes 400 mg (Aciclovir), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boite de 25), the cheapest is Zozma 400 mg (PHARMIS) at 233 MAD, i.e. 4 % less than Virpes 400 mg (242 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Product	Manufacturer	Pack	PPV	Unit price	Difference
Zozma 400 mg	PHARMIS	Boite de 25	233 MAD	9.32 / unit	−4 %
Cicloviral 400 mg	AFRIC-PHAR	Boîte de 25	242 MAD	9.68 / 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 Virpes 400 mg

Virpes 400 mg belongs to the antivirals for systemic use therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by AFRIC-PHAR and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Virpes 400 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Virpes 400 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Virpes 400 mg in Morocco?

The public retail price of Virpes 400 mg in Morocco is 242 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 Virpes 400 mg reimbursed in Morocco?

Reimbursement of Virpes 400 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 Virpes 400 mg prescription-only in Morocco?

Yes. Virpes 400 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 Virpes 400 mg?

Yes. 2 other products contain the same active substance (Aciclovir), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Virpes 400 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Zozma 400 mg (PHARMIS) at 233 MAD against 242 MAD, i.e. 4 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.

5Where can I buy Virpes 400 mg in Morocco?

Virpes 400 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.