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Drug

Xanax 0.5 mg

0.5 MG · Comprimé sécable

Price in Morocco: 37.60 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)37.60 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)alprazolam
ClassPsycholeptics (antipsychotics, anxiolytics, hypnotics)
ATC codeN05BA12
ManufacturerPFIZER MAROC
PresentationBoîte de 30
NatureMédicament
Hospital price23.50 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

L’alprazolam est indiqué dans: - Les névroses d'angoisse, y compris troubles psychosomatiques. - États d'anxiété avec dépression, mais pas comme traitement de premier choix. - Symptômes d'angoisse associés à des maladies fonctionnelles ou organiques. - Troubles paniques chroniques graves avec ou sans conduite phobique d'évitement, blocage ou diminution des attaques de panique chez les patients souffrant d'une agoraphobie associée à des accès de panique (d'après DSM-III-R, American Psychiatric Association). L’alprazolam retard: - Névroses d'angoisse, y compris troubles psychosomatiques. - Troubles paniques chroniques graves avec ou sans conduite phobique d'évitement, blocage ou diminution des attaques de panique chez les patients souffrant d'une agoraphobie associée à des accès de panique (d'après DSM-III-R, American Psychiatric Association).

Psychoactive substance / dependence

Oui — Oui

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, one other product contains the same active substance as Xanax 0.5 mg (Alprazolam), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boîte de 30), the cheapest is Alprazolam Maphar 0.5 mg (MAPHAR) at 29 MAD, i.e. 23 % less than Xanax 0.5 mg (37.60 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Alprazolam Maphar 0.5 mgMAPHARBoite de 3029 MAD0.97 / unit−23 %

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 Xanax 0.5 mg

Xanax 0.5 mg belongs to the psycholeptics (antipsychotics, anxiolytics, hypnotics) therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by PFIZER MAROC and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Xanax 0.5 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Xanax 0.5 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Xanax 0.5 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Xanax 0.5 mg in Morocco is 37.60 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 Xanax 0.5 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Xanax 0.5 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 Xanax 0.5 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Xanax 0.5 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 Xanax 0.5 mg?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Alprazolam), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Xanax 0.5 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Alprazolam Maphar 0.5 mg (MAPHAR) at 29 MAD against 37.60 MAD, i.e. 23 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Xanax 0.5 mg in Morocco?
Xanax 0.5 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.