Afinitor 5 mg
Afinitor 5 mg is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 59174. The authorisation holder is Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG. The medicinal product code is Biotechnological medicines and the dispensing category is A: Supplied only against a medical or veterinary prescription that may not be dispensed repeatedly. First authorisation was granted on 17 November 2009 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code L01XE10 places the medicine in the group Antineoplastic agents.
| Authorisation number | 59174 |
|---|---|
| Name | Afinitor 5 mg |
| Full name | Afinitor 5 mg, Tabletten |
| Authorisation holder | Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG |
| Medicinal product code | Biotechnological medicines |
| Dispensing category | A · Prescription, not repeatable |
| ATC code | L01XE10 |
| First authorisation | 17 November 2009 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Afinitor 5 mg, Tabletten | A | 17 November 2009 |
| 3 | Afinitor 10 mg, Tabletten | A | 17 November 2009 |
| 4 | Afinitor 2.5 mg, Tabletten | A | 10 April 2013 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | Tablette(n) | L01XE10 | 07.16.4. | A |
| 2 | 30 | Tablette(n) | L01XE10 | 07.16.4. | A |
| 3 | 30 | Tablette(n) | L01XE10 | 07.16.4. | A |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Afinitor 5 mg authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Afinitor 5 mg is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 59174, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Afinitor 5 mg have?
Afinitor 5 mg is in dispensing category A. Supplied only against a medical or veterinary prescription that may not be dispensed repeatedly.
Who is the authorisation holder of Afinitor 5 mg?
The authorisation holder is Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG. The holder carries the legal responsibility for quality, safety and product information of the medicine in Switzerland.
Sources
Swissmedic data as of 01 September 2026. No medical advice. Independent directory, not affiliated with Swissmedic or the FOPH.