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15.09.2023

Changes to the guidance document Temporary authorisation of human medicinal products

Clarification regarding authorised medicinal products, harmonised deadlines for applications before expiry of temporary authorisation and changes to terminology

06.09.2023

Implementation of the full declaration for homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products without indication

The requirements for the declaration of active substances and pharmaceutical excipients of human medicinal products (full declaration) also apply to homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products without indication.

06.09.2023

Complementary and herbal medicines containing ethanol in paediatric populations

The benefits of the use of the medicinal product containing ethanol must outweigh the potential risks.

01.09.2023

Allocation of medicinal product groups for CHM

has been updated

17.08.2023

Benchmarking study 2022

International comparison of Swiss authorisation times

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