Metopiron
Metopiron is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 27867. The authorisation holder is EffRx Pharmaceuticals SA. 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 14 June 1961 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code V04CD01 places the medicine in the group Diagnostic agents.
| Authorisation number | 27867 |
|---|---|
| Name | Metopiron |
| Full name | Metopiron, Kapseln |
| Authorisation holder | EffRx Pharmaceuticals SA |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | V04CD01 |
| First authorisation | 14 June 1961 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metopiron, Kapseln | B | 14 June 1961 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 50 | Kapsel(n) | V04CD01 | 07.07.4. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Metopiron authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Metopiron is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 27867, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Metopiron have?
Metopiron 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 Metopiron?
The authorisation holder is EffRx Pharmaceuticals 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.