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01.03.2026

Changes to the Guidance document Product information for human medicinal products

Swissmedic specifies the requirements for the presentation of undesirable effects and interactions and adds information on environmental and disposal aspects

01.03.2026

Changes to the Guidance document Authorisation human medicinal product under Art. 13 TPA

Update of the Guidance document Authorisation human medicinal product under Art. 13 TPA

20.02.2026

Authorisation of complementary and herbal medicinal products 2025

First-time authorisation of a herbal medicinal product with orphan drug status

05.02.2026

Batch recall – Similasan Schlafstörungen Globuli

Rückzug der Charge 17911 bis auf Stufe Patient

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

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