Epipen

Epipen is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53836. The authorisation holder is Viatris Pharma 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 04 June 1997 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code C01CA24 places the medicine in the group Cardiac therapy.

Dispensing category B
Authorisation number 53836
ATC C01CA24
Synthetic medicines

Authorisation data
Authorisation number	53836
Name	Epipen
Full name	Epipen, Injektionslösung im Fertiginjektor
Authorisation holder	Viatris Pharma GmbH
Medicinal product code	Synthetic medicines
Dispensing category	B · Prescription only
ATC code	C01CA24
First authorisation	04 June 1997
Authorisation validity	unlimited

Strengths
No.	Name	Dispensing category	Authorisation date
1	Epipen, Injektionslösung im Fertiginjektor	B	04 June 1997
2	Epipen Junior, Injektionslösung im Fertiginjektor	B	04 June 1997

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Pack sizes
Pack code	Quantity	Unit	ATC	IT code	Dispensing category
1	2 x 0,3 mg	Injektor(en), vorgefüllt/Pen	C01CA24	02.05.2.	B
11	1 x 0,3 mg	Injektor(en), vorgefüllt/Pen	C01CA24	02.05.2.	B
2	2 x 0,15 mg	Injektor(en), vorgefüllt/Pen	C01CA24	02.05.2.	B
38	1 x 0,15 mg	Injektor(en), vorgefüllt/Pen	C01CA24	02.05.2.	B

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Frequently asked questions

Is Epipen authorised in Switzerland?

Yes. Epipen is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53836, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.

Which dispensing category does Epipen have?

Epipen 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 Epipen?

The authorisation holder is Viatris Pharma 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.