Help Center

Find answers to common questions and learn how to use OpenData Altius APIs.

🚀 Getting Started

1. Create a Free Account

Visit the signup page and register with your email.

2. Get Your API Token

After login, go to your dashboard to find your unique API token.

3. Make Your First Request

curl -H "Authorization: Token YOUR_TOKEN" \
     https://opendata.altius-group.ch/health/swissmedic/api/v1/products/

🔐 Authentication

How to Authenticate

Add your token in the Authorization header:

cURL

curl -H "Authorization: Token abc123..." \
     https://opendata.altius-group.ch/api/...

Python

import requests

headers = {
    'Authorization': 'Token abc123...'
}
response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)

📚 Available APIs

Swissmedic API v1

Access Swiss pharmaceutical products, substances, and articles.

Base URL:

/health/swissmedic/api/v1/

View Documentation →

Swissmedic API v2

Enhanced version with detailed medication data.

Base URL:

/health/swissmedic/api/v2/

View Documentation →

⚡ Rate Limits

Free Account Limits

✓ 1,000 requests per hour - Resets every hour
✓ Unlimited total requests - No monthly cap
✓ All endpoints accessible - No feature restrictions

Need higher limits? Contact us at support@altius-group.ch

🔧 Common Issues

401 Unauthorized Error

Cause: Missing or invalid API token

Solution:

Check your token is correctly copied from the dashboard
Ensure 'Token' keyword is included: Authorization: Token abc123...
Verify your account is active

429 Rate Limit Exceeded

Cause: Too many requests in a short time

Solution:

Wait one hour before making more requests
Implement caching in your application
Use pagination effectively

💬 Need More Help?

Documentation

Explore our comprehensive API docs

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