20.11.2024

Vaccinovigilance - Annual report 2023

Summary of adverse events following immunization reported in Switzerland during 2023

15.11.2024

Vigilance for veterinary medicinal products - Annual report 2023

Summary of adverse reactions reported in Switzerland in 2023

15.11.2024

Batch recall – Spiriva 18 mcg Kapseln zur Inhalation

Rückzug der Charge 401184 bis auf Stufe Grosshandel

15.11.2024

Out-of-Stock – Fampyra Retardtabletten

Befristete Bewilligung zum Vertrieb in französischer Aufmachung

13.11.2024

Swissmedic warns: Illegal "Slimming preparations" and "detox products" can make you ill

Illegal slimming tablets or teas and detox products can contain undeclared harmful pharmaceutical substances such as sibutramine

11.11.2024

Swissmedic podcast #3: Illegal medicinal products – Warning: danger!

Alex Josty interviews Ruth Mosimann, Head of Market Monitoring of Illegal Medicinal Products

05.11.2024

Combating designer drugs: Further psychoactive substances prohibited

Health risks of designer drugs: new psychoactive substances added to Narcotics List

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Plattform für Regulatory-Fachleute

Platform for regulatory professionals

We are inviting companies and interested parties to discuss the regulatory environment. The registration deadline has expired, we are no longer accepting registrations.

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Holidaying in Switzerland

Which medications can be imported into Switzerland in which quantities?
Information on the entry requirements with medicinal products

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Swissmedic monitors all therapeutic products on the market in Switzerland. Our independent experts ensure the therapeutic products you and your loved ones need are effective, safe and of the highest quality.

Reporting of ADRs by healthcare professionals

Find out in the video how to report adverse drug reactions properly.

Materiovigilance – every report counts!

Serious incidents involving medical devices: find out in the video why every report counts!

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01.11.2023

New medical devices regulations

Information concerning the new EU-Regulations as well as their implementation in Switzerland.

Revision of the MedDO and the IvDO
Information on the new EU Regulations and their implementation in Switzerland.

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What are the tasks of Swissmedic in the area of medical devices?

What is a medical device? How do medical devices come onto the market? How do you recognise a medical device? Based on examples, our videos answer these and a number of other questions.

Medical devices: List of Field Safety Corrective Actions (FSCA) and recalls

Swissmedic monitors all safety measures and recalls for medical devices that are manufactured or marketed in Switzerland.


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Swissmedic – for therapeutic products you can trust

Swissmedic is the Swiss authority responsible for the authorisation and supervision of therapeutic products. Swissmedic's activities are based on the Law on Therapeutic Products.

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