Varivax
Varivax is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 688. The authorisation holder is MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme AG. The medicinal product code is Vaccines 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 February 2005 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code J07BK01 places the medicine in the group Vaccines.
| Authorisation number | 688 |
|---|---|
| Name | Varivax |
| Full name | Varivax, Pulver und Lösungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Injektionssuspension |
| Authorisation holder | MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme AG |
| Medicinal product code | Vaccines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | J07BK01 |
| First authorisation | 18 February 2005 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Varivax, Pulver und Lösungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Injektionssuspension | B | 18 February 2005 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Kombipackung(en) | J07BK01 | 08.08. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Varivax authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Varivax is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 688, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Varivax have?
Varivax 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 Varivax?
The authorisation holder is MSD Merck Sharp & Dohme 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.