Ritalin
Ritalin is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 20736. The authorisation holder is Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG. The medicinal product code is Synthetic medicines and the dispensing category is A+: Supplied only against a single-use prescription with additional Swissmedic conditions, for example narcotics or medicines with mandatory educational material. First authorisation was granted on 06 October 1954 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code N06BA04 places the medicine in the group Psychoanaleptics.
| Authorisation number | 20736 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ritalin |
| Full name | Ritalin, Tabletten |
| Authorisation holder | Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | A+ · Prescription with conditions |
| ATC code | N06BA04 |
| First authorisation | 06 October 1954 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritalin, Tabletten | A+ | 06 October 1954 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 30 | Tablette(n) | N06BA04 | 01.10.2. | A+ |
| 38 | 200 | Tablette(n) | N06BA04 | 01.10.2. | A+ |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ritalin authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Ritalin is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 20736, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Ritalin have?
Ritalin is in dispensing category A+. Supplied only against a single-use prescription with additional Swissmedic conditions, for example narcotics or medicines with mandatory educational material.
Who is the authorisation holder of Ritalin?
The authorisation holder is Novartis Pharma Schweiz 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.