Viread
Viread is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 56251. The authorisation holder is Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl. 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 06 December 2002 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code J05AF07 places the medicine in the group Antivirals for systemic use.
| Authorisation number | 56251 |
|---|---|
| Name | Viread |
| Full name | Viread, Filmtabletten |
| Authorisation holder | Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | A · Prescription, not repeatable |
| ATC code | J05AF07 |
| First authorisation | 06 December 2002 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viread, Filmtabletten | A | 06 December 2002 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 30 | Tablette(n) | J05AF07 | 08.03.0. | A |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Viread authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Viread is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 56251, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Viread have?
Viread 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 Viread?
The authorisation holder is Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl. 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.