Iressa
Iressa is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 56154. The authorisation holder is AstraZeneca AG. The medicinal product code is Synthetic medicines and the dispensing category is A: Supplied only against a medical or veterinary prescription that may not be dispensed repeatedly. First authorisation was granted on 02 March 2004 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code L01EB01 places the medicine in the group Antineoplastic agents.
| Authorisation number | 56154 |
|---|---|
| Name | Iressa |
| Full name | Iressa, Filmtabletten |
| Authorisation holder | AstraZeneca AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | A · Prescription, not repeatable |
| ATC code | L01EB01 |
| First authorisation | 02 March 2004 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iressa, Filmtabletten | A | 02 March 2004 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | Tablette(n) | L01EB01 | 07.16.1. | A |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Iressa authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Iressa is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 56154, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Iressa have?
Iressa is in dispensing category A. Supplied only against a medical or veterinary prescription that may not be dispensed repeatedly.
Who is the authorisation holder of Iressa?
The authorisation holder is AstraZeneca 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.