Pneumovax-23
Pneumovax-23 is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 65675. The authorisation holder is MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme AG. The medicinal product code is Vaccines 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 26 February 2016 and the authorisation is limited until 31 December 2026. ATC code J07AL01 places the medicine in the group Vaccines.
| Authorisation number | 65675 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pneumovax-23 |
| Full name | Pneumovax-23, Injektionslösung in einer Fertigspritze |
| Authorisation holder | MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme AG |
| Medicinal product code | Vaccines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | J07AL01 |
| First authorisation | 26 February 2016 |
| Authorisation validity | 31 December 2026 |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pneumovax-23, Injektionslösung in einer Fertigspritze | B | 26 February 2016 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | Fertigspritze(n) | J07AL01 | 08.08. | B |
| 4 | 10 | Fertigspritze(n) | J07AL01 | 08.08. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pneumovax-23 authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Pneumovax-23 is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 65675, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is limited until 31 December 2026.
Which dispensing category does Pneumovax-23 have?
Pneumovax-23 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 Pneumovax-23?
The authorisation holder is MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme 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.