Impact of generic drugs on medicine market Savings potential of CHF 250m through generics

Savings potential of CHF 250m through generics

Neuchâtel, 19.11.2013 (Obsan) - A Swiss Health Observatory study shows that CHF 250m could be saved each year if only the cheapest generic drug had been reimbursed by the compulsory health insurance from 2011. It would be difficult to save more unless the share of generic-enabled medicines could be increased.

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Observation period
2011
Spatial division
Switzerland
FSO number
0353-1312-30
Article type:
Press release
Published on:
19.11.2013
Topic:
Health

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