Metformin axapharm 500 mg
Metformin axapharm 500 mg is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 69689. The authorisation holder is axapharm 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 28 November 2024 and the authorisation is limited until 27 November 2029. ATC code A10BA02 places the medicine in the group Drugs used in diabetes.
| Authorisation number | 69689 |
|---|---|
| Name | Metformin axapharm 500 mg |
| Full name | Metformin axapharm 500 mg, Filmtabletten |
| Authorisation holder | axapharm ag |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | A10BA02 |
| First authorisation | 28 November 2024 |
| Authorisation validity | 27 November 2029 |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metformin axapharm 500 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 28 November 2024 |
| 2 | Metformin axapharm 850 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 28 November 2024 |
| 3 | Metformin axapharm 1000 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 28 November 2024 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 2 | 100 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 3 | 30 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 4 | 100 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 5 | 60 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 6 | 120 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Metformin axapharm 500 mg authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Metformin axapharm 500 mg is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 69689, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is limited until 27 November 2029.
Which dispensing category does Metformin axapharm 500 mg have?
Metformin axapharm 500 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 Metformin axapharm 500 mg?
The authorisation holder is axapharm 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.