Kymriah
Kymriah, Zellsuspension zur Infusion
Kymriah is a medicine with orphan drug status in Switzerland, active substance tisagenlecleucelum, authorisation holder Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG. Swissmedic publishes 3 orphan indications for this product.
The medicine is authorised under number 66778, first authorised on 18/10/2018.
Data
Data from the Swissmedic list of medicinal products with orphan drug status (Art. 7 TPLO), as of 2026-09-18. Swissmedic updates the list every month.
| Active substances | tisagenlecleucelum |
|---|---|
| Authorisation holder | Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG |
| Authorisation number | 66778 |
| Authorisation status | Authorised |
| First authorised | 18/10/2018 |
| Temporary until | - |
| Authorised indication | 1) Die Behandlung von pädiatrischen und jungen erwachsenen Patienten im Alter bis zu 25 Jahren mit akuter lymphatischer B-Zell-Leukämie (B-Zell-ALL), die refraktär ist, nach einer Transplantation rezidiviert ist oder nach zwei Therapielinien oder später rezidiviert ist. 2) Die Behandlung erwachsener Patienten mit rezidiviertem oder refraktärem diffus grosszelligem B-Zell-Lymphom (DLBCL) nach zwei oder mehr Linien einer systemischen Therapie. 3) Behandlung erwachsener Patienten mit rezidiviertem oder refraktärem follikulärem Lymphom (FL) nach drei oder mehr Linien einer systemischen Therapie, |
Orphan designations
Swissmedic publishes one row per medicine and orphan indication: the indication in the wording of the decision, the date the status was granted and, where the status was withdrawn, the withdrawal date. The table below reproduces those rows unchanged and links every indication to the matching rare disease in the directory.
| Orphan indication | Disease | Status granted | Status withdrawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behandlung des follikulären Lymphoms. | Follicular lymphoma | 31/01/2022 | Status active |
| Die Behandlung von pädiatrischen und jungen erwachsenen Patienten zwischen 3 und 25 Jahren mit rezidivierter oder refraktärer B-Zell akuter lymphatischer Leukämie (ALL). | Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) | 13/11/2018 | Status active |
| Die Behandlung erwachsener Patienten mit rezidiviertem oder refrakärem diffus grosszelligem B-Zell-Lymphom (DLBCL), die nicht mit einer autologen Stammtelltransplantation behandelt werden können. | Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) | 13/11/2018 | Status active |
Reimbursement
Whether compulsory health insurance pays for this medicine depends on the FOPH specialities list (SL). Medicines that are not listed can be reimbursed case by case under Art. 71a-71d KVV.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kymriah authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Kymriah is authorised by Swissmedic under number 66778, first authorised on 18/10/2018. The product also carries orphan drug status for a rare disease.
What does orphan drug status mean for Kymriah?
The status opens the simplified authorisation procedure (Art. 14 para. 1 let. f TPA), priority assessment, a waiver of the flat-rate fee for the new authorisation application (Art. 9 let. a FeeO-Swissmedic) and, on request, 15 years of document protection (Art. 11b para. 4 TPA).
Is Kymriah reimbursed by Swiss health insurance?
That depends on the FOPH specialities list (SL), not on the orphan drug status. If the product is not listed, reimbursement in an individual case under Art. 71a to 71d KVV can apply. Check the current SL entry and public price in the FOPH specialities list.
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