More people switching to generic medicine in Switzerland
Measures to encourage more people in Switzerland to use generic medicine in place of brand name originals appear to be working. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Anyone who wants an original brand medication today in Switzerland, even though a generic version is available, pays 40% more from their own pocket. The aim of this measure is to strengthen personal responsibility in order to curb rising healthcare costs. And the measure is working, says Urs Kilchenmann, spokesman for the Helsana health insurance company. Читать дальше...