Medicine Costs in Switzerland Hit Record High, Insurer Warns of 'Artificially Inflated' Prices

A report from health insurer Helsana reveals that medicine costs soared to a record CHF 9.4 billion in 2024, a 3.6% year-on-year increase. The insurer blames a lack of transparency and 'artificially inflated' declared prices, calling for urgent reforms like annual cost audits to ease the burden on basic health insurance.