Glucophage 500

Glucophage 500 is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 26061. The authorisation holder is Merck (Schweiz) 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 22 March 1960 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code A10BA02 places the medicine in the group Drugs used in diabetes.

Dispensing category B
Authorisation number 26061
ATC A10BA02
Synthetic medicines

Authorisation data
Authorisation number	26061
Name	Glucophage 500
Full name	Glucophage 500, Filmtabletten
Authorisation holder	Merck (Schweiz) AG
Medicinal product code	Synthetic medicines
Dispensing category	B · Prescription only
ATC code	A10BA02
First authorisation	22 March 1960
Authorisation validity	unlimited

Strengths
No.	Name	Dispensing category	Authorisation date
1	Glucophage 500, Filmtabletten	B	22 March 1960
2	Glucophage 850, Filmtabletten	B	16 June 1971
3	Glucophage 1000, Filmtabletten	B	14 February 2003

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Pack sizes
Pack code	Quantity	Unit	ATC	IT code	Dispensing category
16	50	Tablette(n)	A10BA02	07.06.2.	B
32	30	Tablette(n)	A10BA02	07.06.2.	B
40	100	Tablette(n)	A10BA02	07.06.2.	B
67	60	Tablette(n)	A10BA02	07.06.2.	B
75	120	Tablette(n)	A10BA02	07.06.2.	B

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glucophage 500 authorised in Switzerland?

Yes. Glucophage 500 is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 26061, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.

Which dispensing category does Glucophage 500 have?

Glucophage 500 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 Glucophage 500?

The authorisation holder is Merck (Schweiz) 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.