Valtrex 500 mg
Valtrex 500 mg is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53116. The authorisation holder is GlaxoSmithKline 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 28 June 1995 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code J05AB11 places the medicine in the group Antivirals for systemic use.
| Authorisation number | 53116 |
|---|---|
| Name | Valtrex 500 mg |
| Full name | Valtrex 500 mg, Filmtabletten |
| Authorisation holder | GlaxoSmithKline AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | A · Prescription, not repeatable |
| ATC code | J05AB11 |
| First authorisation | 28 June 1995 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valtrex 500 mg, Filmtabletten | A | 28 June 1995 |
| 3 | Valtrex 250 mg, Filmtabletten | A | 10 February 1998 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Tablette(n) | J05AB11 | 08.03.0. | A |
| 2 | 30 | Tablette(n) | J05AB11 | 08.03.0. | A |
| 3 | 42 | Tablette(n) | J05AB11 | 08.03.0. | A |
| 87 | 60 | Tablette(n) | J05AB11 | 08.03.0. | A |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Valtrex 500 mg authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Valtrex 500 mg is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53116, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Valtrex 500 mg have?
Valtrex 500 mg 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 Valtrex 500 mg?
The authorisation holder is GlaxoSmithKline 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.