Lonza Group AG
Lonza Group AG is a Swiss CDMO company based in Basel (Basel-Stadt). It holds no Swissmedic authorisations for human medicines of its own and is listed here as a CDMO.
Key facts
| Sector | CDMO |
|---|---|
| City | Basel |
| Canton | Basel-Stadt |
| Authorisation holder | No |
| Medicines | Not available |
| Founded | 1897 |
| Employees | 5000+ |
| Parent group | Not available |
| Activity | contract development and manufacturing of biologics and small molecules |
| Website | lonza.com |
Medicines authorised in Switzerland
No medicine authorisation
Lonza Group AG is not recorded as an authorisation holder for human medicines with Swissmedic. That is normal for device manufacturers, contract manufacturers, wholesalers, laboratories and consultancies.
Contract development and manufacturing of active ingredients, peptides and finished products.
Frequently asked questions
How many medicines does Lonza Group AG have authorised in Switzerland?
Lonza Group AG holds no Swissmedic authorisations for human medicines (as of 1 September 2026). The company is listed here as a CDMO business.
Where is Lonza Group AG based?
The Swiss location recorded for Lonza Group AG is Basel, Basel-Stadt.
Is Lonza Group AG a Swissmedic authorisation holder?
No. Lonza Group AG does not appear as an authorisation holder in the Swissmedic list. To reach the Swiss market, a foreign manufacturer needs an authorisation holder domiciled or represented in Switzerland.