Swissmedic Is The Swiss Agency For Therapeutic Productsresponsible For The Authorization And Supervision Of Therapeutic Products In Switzerlandbased In Bernit Operates As A Federal Public Law Institution And Is Affiliated With The Federal Department Of Home Affairsestablished On January 12002Swissmedic Succeeded Previous Regulatory Bodies And Employs Around 300 Full Time Staff The Agency S Primary Services Include The Authorization Of Medicinal Productsmarket Surveillanceoversight Of Clinical Studiesand The Reporting Of Adverse Effectsswissmedic Evaluates New Medicinal Products To Ensure They Meet Safetyqualityand Efficacy Standards Before They Can Be Marketedit Also Regulates Medical Devicesensuring They Comply With Safety And Performance Requirementsby Overseeing These Areasswissmedic Plays A Crucial Role In Protecting Public Health And Ensuring That Healthcare Professionals And Patients Have Access To Safe And Effective Therapeutic Products
