Santen SA is a Originators company based in Genève (Geneva) recorded by Swissmedic as the authorisation holder for 15 human medicines. That places it 119 of 334 authorisation holders in Switzerland. Its portfolio is concentrated in Synthetika.
Key facts
| Sector | Originators |
|---|---|
| City | Genève |
| Canton | Geneva |
| Authorisation holder | Yes |
| Medicines | 15 |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Employees | 51-200 |
| Parent group | Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
| Activity | Not available |
| Website | santen.com |
Medicines authorised in Switzerland
Santen SA is recorded by Swissmedic as the authorisation holder for 15 human medicines. The table shows 15 of them with product code and dispensing category.
Portfolio by product code
Portfolio by dispensing category
15 of 15 authorisations
| Name | Authorisation number | Dispensing category | ATC | First authorised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catiolanze | 69231 | B | S01EE01 | 2024-06-05 |
| Cosopt | 54624 | B | S01ED51 | 1998-06-26 |
| Cosopt-S | 57707 | B | S01ED51 | 2007-01-15 |
| Cosopt-S Multidose | 67198 | B | - | 2019-07-16 |
| Ducressa 1 mg / mL & 5 mg / mL | 68165 | A | - | 2021-03-26 |
| Ikervis | 66093 | B | S01XA18 | 2016-09-08 |
| Roclanda | 69043 | B | S01EE51 | 2023-10-03 |
| Saflutan | 60548 | B | S01EE05 | 2010-01-27 |
| Saflutan | 67174 | B | S01EE05 | 2019-08-20 |
| Tafluprost Santen 15 mcg / ml | 68599 | B | - | 2022-04-13 |
| Taptiqom 15mcg/ml + 5mg/ml | 66073 | B | S01ED51 | 2016-12-06 |
| Timoptic 0.25% | 41634 | B | S01ED01 | 1978-07-04 |
| Timoptic-XE 0.25% | 52509 | B | S01ED01 | 1994-06-28 |
| Trusopt | 52969 | B | S01EC03 | 1995-03-30 |
| Verkazia | 67535 | B | S01XA18 | 2020-03-03 |
Frequently asked questions
How many medicines does Santen SA have authorised in Switzerland?
Santen SA is recorded by Swissmedic as the authorisation holder for 15 human medicines (as of 1 September 2026). Different strengths under one authorisation number are not counted separately.
Where is Santen SA based?
The Swiss location recorded for Santen SA is Genève, Geneva.
Is Santen SA a Swissmedic authorisation holder?
Yes. Santen SA appears in the official Swissmedic list of authorised medicinal products as an authorisation holder. Under the Therapeutic Products Act (TPA) the holder is responsible for the quality, safety and product information of its medicines in Switzerland.