Synacthen
Synacthen is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 31723. The authorisation holder is Atnahs Pharma Switzerland 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 18 November 1965 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code H01AA02 places the medicine in the group Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones and analogues.
| Authorisation number | 31723 |
|---|---|
| Name | Synacthen |
| Full name | Synacthen, Injektionslösung |
| Authorisation holder | Atnahs Pharma Switzerland AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | H01AA02 |
| First authorisation | 18 November 1965 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synacthen, Injektionslösung | B | 18 November 1965 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 x 1 ml | Ampulle(n) | H01AA02 | 07.07.1. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Synacthen authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Synacthen is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 31723, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Synacthen have?
Synacthen 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 Synacthen?
The authorisation holder is Atnahs Pharma Switzerland 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.