Catapresan
Catapresan is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 38638. The authorisation holder is CPS Cito Pharma Services GmbH. 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 1974 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code C02AC01 places the medicine in the group Antihypertensives.
| Authorisation number | 38638 |
|---|---|
| Name | Catapresan |
| Full name | Catapresan, Injektionslösung |
| Authorisation holder | CPS Cito Pharma Services GmbH |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | C02AC01 |
| First authorisation | 10 December 1974 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catapresan, Injektionslösung | B | 10 December 1974 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 5 | Ampulle(n) | C02AC01 | 02.07.1. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catapresan authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Catapresan is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 38638, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Catapresan have?
Catapresan 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 Catapresan?
The authorisation holder is CPS Cito Pharma Services GmbH. 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.