Azithromycin Pfizer 250 mg

Azithromycin Pfizer 250 mg is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 61256. The authorisation holder is Pfizer AG. 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 28 January 2010 and the authorisation is limited until 30 September 2026. ATC code J01FA10 places the medicine in the group Antibacterials for systemic use.

Dispensing category A
Authorisation number 61256
ATC J01FA10
Synthetic medicines

Authorisation data
Authorisation number	61256
Name	Azithromycin Pfizer 250 mg
Full name	Azithromycin Pfizer 250 mg, Filmtabletten
Authorisation holder	Pfizer AG
Medicinal product code	Synthetic medicines
Dispensing category	A · Prescription, not repeatable
ATC code	J01FA10
First authorisation	28 January 2010
Authorisation validity	30 September 2026

Strengths
No.	Name	Dispensing category	Authorisation date
1	Azithromycin Pfizer 250 mg, Filmtabletten	A	28 January 2010
2	Azithromycin Pfizer 500 mg, Filmtabletten	A	17 September 2014

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Pack sizes
Pack code	Quantity	Unit	ATC	IT code	Dispensing category
1	4	Tablette(n)	J01FA10	08.01.6.	A
2	6	Tablette(n)	J01FA10	08.01.6.	A
3	3	Tablette(n)	J01FA10	08.01.6.	A

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Frequently asked questions

Is Azithromycin Pfizer 250 mg authorised in Switzerland?

Yes. Azithromycin Pfizer 250 mg is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 61256, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is limited until 30 September 2026.

Which dispensing category does Azithromycin Pfizer 250 mg have?

Azithromycin Pfizer 250 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 Azithromycin Pfizer 250 mg?

The authorisation holder is Pfizer 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.