Xenical
Xenical is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 54282. The authorisation holder is Cheplapharm Schweiz GmbH. 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 16 September 1998 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code A08AB01 places the medicine in the group Antiobesity preparations, excluding diet products.
| Authorisation number | 54282 |
|---|---|
| Name | Xenical |
| Full name | Xenical, Hartkapseln |
| Authorisation holder | Cheplapharm Schweiz GmbH |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | A08AB01 |
| First authorisation | 16 September 1998 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xenical, Hartkapseln | B | 16 September 1998 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 42 | Kapsel(n) | A08AB01 | 07.99.0. | B |
| 44 | 84 | Kapsel(n) | A08AB01 | 07.99.0. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Xenical authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Xenical is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 54282, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Xenical have?
Xenical 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 Xenical?
The authorisation holder is Cheplapharm Schweiz GmbH. 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.