Information

17.02.2026

Authorisations of human medicinal products with a new active substance and additional indications 2025

40 human medicinal products with new active substances authorised

01.02.2026

Updating of Annex 7 TPLRO – Revised list of variations

A revised list of variations according to Articles 21-24 TPO comes into force on 1 February 2026

01.02.2026

Changes to the Guidance document Drug Safety Signals HMP and the Signal Notification Form

The Guidance document Drug Safety Signals HMP has been comprehensively revised, its structure has been modified and its content has been clarified; in parallel, the Signal Notification Form has been revised and adapted to the new requirements

01.02.2026

Archiving of information sheets on specimen texts for medicinal product information for analgesics

The information sheets on specimen texts for medicinal product information for paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid and NSAIDs are to be archived

06.01.2026

Updating of Annex 7 TPLRO – Revised list of variations

A revised list of variations according to Articles 21-24 TPO comes into force on 1 February 2026

15.12.2025

Change to the review practice for medicinal products containing the active substance paclitaxel as paclitaxel albumin

Swissmedic is adapting its review practice for new applications for medicinal products containing the known active substance paclitaxel as paclitaxel albumin to the new EMA guideline

01.12.2025

Changes to the Guidance document Packaging for human medicinal products

A printed package leaflet can be dispensed with in future for medicinal products for use exclusively by healthcare professionals

01.11.2025

Modification of the information sheet Drug Safety Reporting Duties in Switzerland

Update of contact details and document links

01.10.2025

Changes to the Guidance document Meetings for applicants for authorisation procedures

Preliminary Decision Clarification Meeting for human medicinal products to be introduced

01.09.2025

Disposal information to be added to Patient information

Change to the Guidance document Product information for human medicinal products

01.09.2025

Revision of the guidance document Formal requirements

Swissmedic has revised the guidance document Formal requirements accordingly, and this will enter into force on 1 September 2025

01.09.2025

Changes to the guidance document Time limits for authorisation applications

Shortening of time limits for applications for new authorisation of medicinal products with known active substances without innovation under Art. 13 TPA

01.09.2025

Duration of contraception following the end of treatment with medicinal products with genotoxic potential

Swissmedic requests marketing authorisation holders to review their medicinal products with genotoxic potential

01.09.2025

Revision of the guidance document "Renewal and discontinuation of authorisation or change of status (main authorisation / export licence)"

Swissmedic clarifies the requirements for the renewal and change of status of medicinal product authorisations

18.08.2025

Benchmarking study 2024

International comparison of Swiss authorisation times