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Virpes 5 %

5 % · Crème dermique

Price in Morocco: 37.40 MAD — Tube 10 g. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)37.40 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)aciclovir
ClassAntivirals for systemic use
ATC codeJ05AB01
ManufacturerAFRIC-PHAR
PresentationTube de 10 g
NatureMédicament
Hospital price23.40 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, one other product contains the same active substance as Virpes 5 % (Aciclovir), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Tube de 10 g), the cheapest is Zozma 0.05 (PHARMIS) at 36.40 MAD, i.e. 3 % less than Virpes 5 % (37.40 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Zozma 0.05PHARMISTube de 10 g36.40 MAD3.64 / g−3 %

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 5 %

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Virpes 5 %

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Virpes 5 % in Morocco?
The public retail price of Virpes 5 % in Morocco is 37.40 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 5 % reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Virpes 5 % 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 5 % prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Virpes 5 % 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 5 %?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Aciclovir), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Virpes 5 %. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Zozma 0.05 (PHARMIS) at 36.40 MAD against 37.40 MAD, i.e. 3 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Virpes 5 % in Morocco?
Virpes 5 % 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.