Escitalopram Sandoz 5 mg
Escitalopram Sandoz 5 mg is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 62641. The authorisation holder is Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG. 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 18 April 2013 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code N06AB10 places the medicine in the group Psychoanaleptics.
| Authorisation number | 62641 |
|---|---|
| Name | Escitalopram Sandoz 5 mg |
| Full name | Escitalopram Sandoz 5 mg, Filmtabletten |
| Authorisation holder | Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | N06AB10 |
| First authorisation | 18 April 2013 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escitalopram Sandoz 5 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 18 April 2013 |
| 2 | Escitalopram Sandoz 10 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 18 April 2013 |
| 3 | Escitalopram Sandoz 15 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 18 April 2013 |
| 4 | Escitalopram Sandoz 20 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 18 April 2013 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 2 | 28 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 3 | 98 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 4 | 14 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 5 | 28 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 6 | 50 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 7 | 98 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 8 | 14 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 9 | 28 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 10 | 98 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 11 | 14 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 12 | 28 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 13 | 50 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
| 14 | 98 | Tablette(n) | N06AB10 | 01.06.0. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Escitalopram Sandoz 5 mg authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Escitalopram Sandoz 5 mg is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 62641, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Escitalopram Sandoz 5 mg have?
Escitalopram Sandoz 5 mg 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 Escitalopram Sandoz 5 mg?
The authorisation holder is Sandoz Pharmaceuticals 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.