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Xeractan 20 mg

20 MG · Capsule molle

Price in Morocco: 265 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed265 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)265 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)isotrétinoïne
ClassAnti-acne preparations
ATC codeD10BA01
ManufacturerPROMOPHARM (HIKMA)
PresentationBoite de 30
NatureMédicament
Hospital price165.90 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Formes sévères d'acné s'étant révélées résistantes à des cycles thérapeutiques standard adéquats avec des antibiotiques systémiques et des traitements topiques.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, 5 other products contain the same active substance as Xeractan 20 mg (Isotrétinoïne), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boite de 30), the cheapest is Sotret 20 mg (SUN PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AFRICA S.A) at 233 MAD, i.e. 12 % less than Xeractan 20 mg (265 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Sotret 20 mgSUN PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AFRICA S.ABoite de 30233 MAD7.77 / unit−12 %
Acno 20 mgZENITH PHARMABoîte de 30269 MAD8.97 / unit
Curacne 20 mgMAPHARBoîte de 30270 MAD9 / unit

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Acno 20 mgZENITH PHARMABoîte de 60497 MAD8.28 / unit
Orotrex 20 mgSTERIPHARMABoîte de 60565 MAD9.42 / 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 Xeractan 20 mg

Xeractan 20 mg belongs to the anti-acne preparations therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by PROMOPHARM (HIKMA) and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Xeractan 20 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Xeractan 20 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Xeractan 20 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Xeractan 20 mg in Morocco is 265 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 Xeractan 20 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Xeractan 20 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 Xeractan 20 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Xeractan 20 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 Xeractan 20 mg?
Yes. 5 other products contain the same active substance (Isotrétinoïne), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Xeractan 20 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Sotret 20 mg (SUN PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AFRICA S.A) at 233 MAD against 265 MAD, i.e. 12 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Xeractan 20 mg in Morocco?
Xeractan 20 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.