AmBisome
AmBisome is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53342. The authorisation holder is Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl. The medicinal product code is Synthetic 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 19 December 1996 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code J02AA01 places the medicine in the group Antimycotics for systemic use.
| Authorisation number | 53342 |
|---|---|
| Name | AmBisome |
| Full name | AmBisome, Pulver zur Herstellung einer Infusionsdispersion |
| Authorisation holder | Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | A · Prescription, not repeatable |
| ATC code | J02AA01 |
| First authorisation | 19 December 1996 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AmBisome, Pulver zur Herstellung einer Infusionsdispersion | A | 19 December 1996 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 10 | Durchstechflasche(n) | J02AA01 | 08.06.0. | A |
| 27 | 1 | Durchstechflasche(n) | J02AA01 | 08.06.0. | A |
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Frequently asked questions
Is AmBisome authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. AmBisome is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53342, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does AmBisome have?
AmBisome 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 AmBisome?
The authorisation holder is Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl. 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.