The SMVS GmbH (SMVS Swiss Medicines Verification Organisation GmbH) operates a data storage and retrieval system in which all prescription medicines marketed in Switzerland and Liechtenstein are stored.
Together with all EEA states, this data storage system is connected to a central EU hub. Each medicine pack can be uniquely identified by a unique code. This is intended to ensure that no counterfeit medicines can enter the legal supply chain. Additionally, each affected medicine pack must be equipped with a device that makes it possible to detect tampering with the outer packaging.
The shareholder of SMVS GmbH is the SMVO - Swiss Medicines Verification Organisation, based in Zug.
