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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

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

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