Simvastatin Zentiva 20 mg
Simvastatin Zentiva 20 mg is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 56527. The authorisation holder is Helvepharm 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 04 June 2004 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code C10AA01 places the medicine in the group Lipid modifying agents.
| Authorisation number | 56527 |
|---|---|
| Name | Simvastatin Zentiva 20 mg |
| Full name | Simvastatin Zentiva 20 mg, Filmtabletten |
| Authorisation holder | Helvepharm AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | C10AA01 |
| First authorisation | 04 June 2004 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Simvastatin Zentiva 20 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 04 June 2004 |
| 3 | Simvastatin Zentiva 40 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 04 June 2004 |
| 4 | Simvastatin Zentiva 80 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 06 May 2010 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 28 | Tablette(n) | C10AA01 | 07.12.0. | B |
| 11 | 98 | Tablette(n) | C10AA01 | 07.12.0. | B |
| 13 | 28 | Tablette(n) | C10AA01 | 07.12.0. | B |
| 15 | 98 | Tablette(n) | C10AA01 | 07.12.0. | B |
| 17 | 30 | Tablette(n) | C10AA01 | 07.12.0. | B |
| 19 | 100 | Tablette(n) | C10AA01 | 07.12.0. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Simvastatin Zentiva 20 mg authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Simvastatin Zentiva 20 mg is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 56527, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Simvastatin Zentiva 20 mg have?
Simvastatin Zentiva 20 mg 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 Simvastatin Zentiva 20 mg?
The authorisation holder is Helvepharm 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.