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Coversyl (Престариум) and alternatives in France

In France perindopril is sold as Coversyl. It has the same active ingredient as Престариум; agree any substitution with your doctor.

An ACE inhibitor for hypertension and heart failure. Servier’s medicine is called Coversyl in France and Prestarium in Russia.

Packages in the catalog
6 packages
Forms
Film-coated tablet, Film-coated tablet scored
Dispensing in France
Prescription only
Supply in France
No shortages reported by ANSM

Forms and strengths in France

According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.

Why Престариум may be missing from Russian pharmacies

A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.

Prescription

In France Coversyl is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.

How to get a consultation about Coversyl

  1. 1. Find a medicine

    Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.

  2. 2. Build a list

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  3. 3. Send a request

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  4. 4. Get a manager’s reply

    A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.

Questions and answers

Where can I find Престариум if Russian pharmacies have none?

In France Coversyl is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 6 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.

How much does Coversyl cost in France?

Reference guide: ≈ €9 – €27 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.

What alternatives to Coversyl exist in France?

BDPM lists medicines with the same active ingredients (perindopril): Coversyl, Perindopril Arginine Biogaran, Perindopril Arginine Eg and others. Strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.

Is a prescription needed for Coversyl?

Yes, in France Coversyl is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.

Is Coversyl the same as Престариум?

Coversyl is a French medicine with the same active ingredient (perindopril). Excipients, strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.

This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 2 November 2026.