Qutenza
Qutenza is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 61431. The authorisation holder is Grünenthal Pharma AG. The medicinal product code is Synthetic medicines and the dispensing category is A: Supplied only against a medical or veterinary prescription that may not be dispensed repeatedly. First authorisation was granted on 22 December 2010 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code N01BX04 places the medicine in the group Anesthetics.
| Authorisation number | 61431 |
|---|---|
| Name | Qutenza |
| Full name | Qutenza, kutanes Pflaster |
| Authorisation holder | Grünenthal Pharma AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | A · Prescription, not repeatable |
| ATC code | N01BX04 |
| First authorisation | 22 December 2010 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qutenza, kutanes Pflaster | A | 22 December 2010 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Pflaster | N01BX04 | 10.99.0. | A |
| 2 | 2 | Pflaster | N01BX04 | 10.99.0. | A |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Qutenza authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Qutenza is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 61431, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Qutenza have?
Qutenza is in dispensing category A. Supplied only against a medical or veterinary prescription that may not be dispensed repeatedly.
Who is the authorisation holder of Qutenza?
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.