Alphagan
Alphagan is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 54605. The authorisation holder is AbbVie AG. The medicinal product code is Synthetic medicines and the dispensing category is B: Supplied only against a prescription which, at the prescriber's discretion, may be dispensed repeatedly. First authorisation was granted on 10 December 1998 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code S01EA05 places the medicine in the group Ophthalmologicals.
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alphagan, Augentropfen | B | 10 December 1998 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 5 | ml | S01EA05 | 11.09.0. | B |
| 21 | 3 x 5 | ml | S01EA05 | 11.09.0. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alphagan authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Alphagan is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 54605, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Alphagan have?
Alphagan is in dispensing category B. Supplied only against a prescription which, at the prescriber's discretion, may be dispensed repeatedly.
Who is the authorisation holder of Alphagan?
The authorisation holder is AbbVie 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.