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NHIA medicines benefit list

Is Cefuroxime covered by NHIS?

Yes. Cefuroxime is on the NHIA medicines benefit list in 5 listed forms, so it can be prescribed and reimbursed under NHIA health insurance plans.
On the NHIA list5 forms listed

Listed forms & strengths

5
NHIS codeDosage formStrengthsPresentation
NHIS-06-07-38Tablets (axetil)250mg,Tab.
NHIS-06-07-39Tablets (axetil)500 mgTab.
NHIS-06-07-40Suspension (axetil)125mg/5ml100mls
NHIS-06-07-41Injection (sodium salt)750mgVial
NHIS-06-07-42Injection (sodium salt)250 mgVial
What this means for you

Covered in principle, confirmed by your HMO

Being on the benefit list means NHIA plans can pay for Cefuroxime. Whether yours does, and at which facility, depends on your plan and your HMO. Check the accredited HMO register or ask your provider, and see official NHIA procedure tariffs for what treatments are reimbursed at. This page is a register record, not medical advice.

Source: NHIA medicines benefit list · fetched Aug 2026.