Emla

Emla is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 52980. The authorisation holder is Aspen Pharma Schweiz 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 14 November 1995 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code N01BB20 places the medicine in the group Anesthetics.

Dispensing category B
Authorisation number 52980
ATC N01BB20
Synthetic medicines

Authorisation data
Authorisation number	52980
Name	Emla
Full name	Emla, wirkstoffhaltiges Pflaster
Authorisation holder	Aspen Pharma Schweiz GmbH
Medicinal product code	Synthetic medicines
Dispensing category	B · Prescription only
ATC code	N01BB20
First authorisation	14 November 1995
Authorisation validity	unlimited

Strengths
No.	Name	Dispensing category	Authorisation date
1	Emla, wirkstoffhaltiges Pflaster	B	14 November 1995

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Pack sizes
Pack code	Quantity	Unit	ATC	IT code	Dispensing category
1	2	Pflaster	N01BB20	01.02.2.	B
2	20	Pflaster	N01BB20	01.02.2.	B

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Medicines in the same ATC group

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Frequently asked questions

Is Emla authorised in Switzerland?

Yes. Emla is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 52980, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.

Which dispensing category does Emla have?

Emla 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 Emla?

The authorisation holder is Aspen Pharma Schweiz 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.