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Art. 24 Federal Act of 15 December 2000 on Medicinal Products and Medical Devices (TPA) - Dispensing of medicinal products subject to prescription

TPA; Chapter 2 Medicinal Products
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The following persons shall be entitled to dispense prescription-only medicinal products: a. {note: Amended by No I of the FA of 18 March 2016, in force since 1 Jan. 2019 ( AS 2017 2745, 2018 3575; BBl 2013 1).} pharmacists, on presentation of a doctor’s prescription. They may dispense medicinal products without a doctor’s prescription if they have direct contact with the person concerned, if they document the product dispensed, and if: 1. the medicinal products and indications have been designated by the Federal Council, or 2. the case is justified and exceptional; b. {note: Amended by No I of the FA of 18 March 2016, in force since 1 Jan. 2019 ( AS 2017 2745, 2018 3575; BBl 2013 1).} all other medical professionals in accordance with the provisions on pro-pharmacy and taking account of Article 1 paragraph 3 letter c; c. all duly trained professionals, under the supervision of a person specified in letters a and b. The Federal Council shall determine the form and the scope of the documentation obligation pursuant to paragraph 1 letter a. {note: Inserted by No I of the FA of 18 March 2016, in force since 1 Jan. 2019 ( AS 2017 2745, 2018 3575; BBl 2013 1).} Prescription-only medicated foodstuffs for animals may also, on presentation of a prescription from a veterinary surgeon, be dispensed by persons licensed to add medicinal products to animal foodstuffs. The cantons may license the persons referred to in Article 25 paragraph 1 letter c, to use certain prescription-only medicinal products.

Art. 24 TPA · Dispensing of medicinal products subject to prescription

The following persons shall be entitled to dispense prescription-only medicinal products: a. pharmacists, on presentation of a doctor’s prescription. They may dispense medicinal products without a doctor’s prescription if they have direct contact with the person concerned, if they document the product dispensed, and if: 1. the medicinal products and indications have been designated by the Federal Council, or 2. the case is justified and exceptional; b. all other medical professionals in accordance with the provisions on pro-pharmacy and taking account of Article 1 paragraph 3 letter c; c. all duly trained professionals, under the supervision of a person specified in letters a and b.

The Federal Council shall determine the form and the scope of the documentation obligation pursuant to paragraph 1 letter a.

Prescription-only medicated foodstuffs for animals may also, on presentation of a prescription from a veterinary surgeon, be dispensed by persons licensed to add medicinal products to animal foodstuffs.

The cantons may license the persons referred to in Article 25 paragraph 1 letter c, to use certain prescription-only medicinal products.

← Art. 23a TPA Federal Act of 15 December 2000 on Medicinal Products and Medical Devices (TPA) - Purpose Art. 25 TPA →

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (9)

2022 GSI 1341 · be (Art. 24 Abs. 1 Bst. a HMG i.V.m. Art. 47 Abs. 1 VAM)
Enterprise Operator Reprimand for Pharmacy and COVID Certificate Violations
Cited as the specific legal basis for the violation concerning the unlawful dispensing of prescription medication (Category A) without a pharmacist's personal involvement.
C-5010/2019 (Art. 24 Abs. 1 Bst. a Ziff. 1 HMG)
Medication Reclassification Upheld Due to Safety Concerns
This provision was used to justify the reclassification of certain medicines from category C to B, allowing dispensing by pharmacists without a prescription after consultation.
C-5006/2019 (Art. 24 Abs. 1 Bst. a Ziff. 1 HMG)
Medication Reclassification and Administrative Fees Upheld
The provision that allows pharmacists to dispense certain prescription drugs without a doctor's prescription, which is relevant to the discussion of Abgabekategorie B.
WBE.2009.419 · ag (Art. 24 Abs. 1 lit. a HMG)
Commuting Time and Childcare Expenses in Social Assistance
Establishes the general rule that prescription drugs are dispensed by pharmacists.
WBE.2009.419 · ag (Art. 24 Abs. 1 lit. b HMG)
Commuting Time and Childcare Expenses in Social Assistance
Regulates the dispensing of medication by doctors (other medical personnel) under self-dispensing rules.
VB.2009.00298 · zh (Art. 24 HMG)
Assisted Suicide Drug Dispensing Denial Upheld
The court refers to this article regarding the scope of the law in its substantive reasoning which leads to the final decision.
GE.2000.0164 · vd (Art. 24 al. 1 lit. c LPTh)
Veterinarian's Appeal Regarding Dispensing Veterinary Medicines from Secondary Location
The refusal of the authorization concerning Category B drugs was confirmed because the necessary condition (control by a qualified person) under this article could not be met.
VB.2005.00045 · zh (Art. 24 HMG)
Pharmacist Dispensing Authorization for Vital Substance Preparations Appeal
This provision is listed among the cited legal norms that form the basis for the decision regarding the refusal of authorization.
VB.2009.00298 · zh (Art. 24 HMG)
Right to Die vs. Prescription Requirement for Controlled Substance
The court confirmed that the provision makes Sodium Pentobarbital subject to prescription, prohibiting its dispensing without a doctor's prescription.