ATC

ATC A08: Antiobesity preparations, excluding diet products

ATC group A08 covers Antiobesity preparations, excluding diet products. The directory assigns 5 medicines authorised by Swissmedic to this group.

Medicines in this group

IMCIVREE 10 mg/mlAuthorisation number 69694 · Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Switzerland GmbH · ATC A08AA12B Orlistat SandozAuthorisation number 62107 · Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG · ATC A08AB01B Orlistat Spirig HC 120 mgAuthorisation number 65219 · Spirig HealthCare AG · ATC A08AB01B Orlistat-Mepha 120Authorisation number 62663 · Mepha Pharma AG · ATC A08AB01B XenicalAuthorisation number 54282 · Cheplapharm Schweiz GmbH · ATC A08AB01B

Frequently asked questions

What does ATC code A08 mean?

A08 stands for Antiobesity preparations, excluding diet products in the WHO ATC system. The code says nothing about the Swiss authorisation or dispensing category, only about the substance class.

How many medicines with ATC A08 are authorised in Switzerland?

5 medicines, data as of 01 September 2026. The count covers authorisations, not pack sizes or strengths.

Where is the ATC code of a medicine stated?

The Swissmedic export records the ATC code per pack size, and the product information on swissmedicinfo.ch lists it. Not every medicine has an ATC code: homeopathic products and some diagnostics do not.

Sources

Swissmedic data as of 01 September 2026 · ATC A08 · Antiobesity preparations, excluding diet products