Metformin Zentiva 500 mg
Metformin Zentiva 500 mg is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 68223. The authorisation holder is Helvepharm 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 16 May 2022 and the authorisation is limited until 15 May 2027. ATC code A10BA02 places the medicine in the group Drugs used in diabetes.
| Authorisation number | 68223 |
|---|---|
| Name | Metformin Zentiva 500 mg |
| Full name | Metformin Zentiva 500 mg, Filmtabletten |
| Authorisation holder | Helvepharm AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | A10BA02 |
| First authorisation | 16 May 2022 |
| Authorisation validity | 15 May 2027 |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metformin Zentiva 500 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 16 May 2022 |
| 2 | Metformin Zentiva 850 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 16 May 2022 |
| 3 | Metformin Zentiva 1000 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 16 May 2022 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 60 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 14 | 40 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 15 | 100 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 16 | 60 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 17 | 120 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Metformin Zentiva 500 mg authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Metformin Zentiva 500 mg is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 68223, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is limited until 15 May 2027.
Which dispensing category does Metformin Zentiva 500 mg have?
Metformin Zentiva 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 Zentiva 500 mg?
The authorisation holder is Helvepharm 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.