Nexium 20
Nexium 20 is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 55609. The authorisation holder is Grünenthal Pharma 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 11 December 2000 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code A02BC05 places the medicine in the group Drugs for acid related disorders.
| Authorisation number | 55609 |
|---|---|
| Name | Nexium 20 |
| Full name | Nexium 20, MUPS-Tabletten |
| Authorisation holder | Grünenthal Pharma AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | A02BC05 |
| First authorisation | 11 December 2000 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nexium 20, MUPS-Tabletten | B | 11 December 2000 |
| 2 | Nexium 40, MUPS-Tabletten | B | 11 December 2000 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
| 16 | 14 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
| 18 | 28 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
| 20 | 56 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
| 22 | 98 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
| 54 | 5 x 20 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
| 2 | 100 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
| 38 | 14 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
| 40 | 28 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
| 42 | 56 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
| 44 | 98 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
| 56 | 5 x 20 | Tablette(n) | A02BC05 | 04.99.0. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nexium 20 authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Nexium 20 is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 55609, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Nexium 20 have?
Nexium 20 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 Nexium 20?
The authorisation holder is Grünenthal Pharma 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.