Lantus
Lantus is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 55346. The authorisation holder is Sanofi-Aventis (Suisse) SA. The medicinal product code is Biotechnological 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 16 May 2002 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code A10AE04 places the medicine in the group Drugs used in diabetes.
| Authorisation number | 55346 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lantus |
| Full name | Lantus, solution injectable en cartouche |
| Authorisation holder | Sanofi-Aventis (Suisse) SA |
| Medicinal product code | Biotechnological medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | A10AE04 |
| First authorisation | 16 May 2002 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lantus, solution injectable en cartouche | B | 16 May 2002 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 x 3 | ml | A10AE04 | 07.06.1. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lantus authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Lantus is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 55346, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Lantus have?
Lantus 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 Lantus?
The authorisation holder is Sanofi-Aventis (Suisse) SA. 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.