Zovirax
Zovirax is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 45705. The authorisation holder is GlaxoSmithKline 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 23 December 1983 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code D06BB03 places the medicine in the group Antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatological use.
| Authorisation number | 45705 |
|---|---|
| Name | Zovirax |
| Full name | Zovirax, Crème |
| Authorisation holder | GlaxoSmithKline AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | D06BB03 |
| First authorisation | 23 December 1983 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zovirax, Crème | B | 23 December 1983 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 10 | g | D06BB03 | 10.09.3. | B |
| 64 | 5 | g | D06BB03 | 10.09.3. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zovirax authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Zovirax is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 45705, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Zovirax have?
Zovirax 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 Zovirax?
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.