Plaquenil
Plaquenil is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53831. The authorisation holder is Sanofi-Aventis (Suisse) 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 23 January 1998 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code P01BA02 places the medicine in the group Antiprotozoals.
| Authorisation number | 53831 |
|---|---|
| Name | Plaquenil |
| Full name | Plaquenil, comprimés pelliculés |
| Authorisation holder | Sanofi-Aventis (Suisse) SA |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | P01BA02 |
| First authorisation | 23 January 1998 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plaquenil, comprimés pelliculés | B | 23 January 1998 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 30 | Tablette(n) | P01BA02 | 08.04.1. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plaquenil authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Plaquenil is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53831, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Plaquenil have?
Plaquenil 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 Plaquenil?
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.