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Drug pricing

Truth or tale: can pharma companies set prices for new drugs as high as they want?

This content was published on May 6, 2026 Debates over drug pricing have prompted Swissinfo readers to ask whether pharma companies can set prices for new drugs as high as they want.

Novartis closes plant in Germany, 220 jobs away

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Workplace

Novartis to close site in Germany and cut 220 jobs

This content was published on May 6, 2026 Swiss drugmaker Novartis plans to cut around 220 jobs in Germany as part of the planned closure of a production site in Wehr ⁠by the end of 2028.

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Drug pricing

The drug-pricing problem no one wants to talk about

This content was published on May 4, 2026 Tackling the misuse of patents by some big pharma companies could go a long way to bringing down drug prices.

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Agribusiness

Fertilisers should be a humanitarian commodity, says Keytrade boss

This content was published on May 2, 2026 Melih Keyman, CEO of the Swiss fertiliser trading firm Keytrade, warns that the war in Iran is pushing fertilisers out of reach for those who need them most.

Novartis opens seventh plant in the United States

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New treatments

Swiss pharma firm Novartis plans seventh US plant

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Novartis is expanding its production capacity in the United States, with the announcement of a new site in Morrisville, North Carolina. This plant will bring to seven the number of new sites planned as part of its $23 billion investment plan.

Artificial placenta clarifies risks of medication for pregnant women

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New treatments

Bern researchers develop artificial placenta to test medicine

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Bern scientists create an artificial placenta to safely test drugs for pregnant women.

National Council wants to facilitate access to the morning-after pill

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Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament moves to ease access to emergency contraception

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Swiss parliament moves to ease access to the morning-after pill.

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Petition demands better conditions for Swiss nurses

This content was published on Apr 28, 2026 Healthcare workers deliver petition with nearly 190,000 signatures to Bern.

Demonstrators against femicide and gender-based violence in Bellizona, Switzerland

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Prevention

New Swiss national hotline for domestic violence victims to launch after delays

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 The national hotline 142 will go live on Friday, as authorities vow to continue tackling the growing number of domestic violence offences.

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