Swiss government wants discounts on popular drugs to curb health premiums

2026-02-20 - 21:13

Switzerland’s Federal Council and parliament are seeking to slow the relentless rise in health-insurance premiums by cutting the cost of the country’s bestselling medicines. The government estimates the move could save CHF 350m ($450m) a year, reported RTS. Nearly a year ago lawmakers approved a package of measures aimed at containing health spending. On Thursday