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Swiss pharmacies brace for shake-up as deregulation looms

This content was published on Dec 9, 2024 Local pharmacies in many parts of the world are disappearing but Switzerland has so far escaped unscathed. Why?

How have medicine shortages impacted your healthcare experience?

How have medicine shortages impacted you? What should be done about them?

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Nov 28, 2024

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What psychological challenges have you had to overcome after leaving Switzerland?

Despite the joys of new adventures and experiences, emigrating can be huge challenge – especially psychologically. Share your experiences.

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Nov 28, 2024

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Should raw milk sales be banned or should consumers decide?

Swiss food regulations do not allow raw milk to be sold for direct consumption. However, a loophole allows 400 raw milk vending machines to do just that.

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Oct 8, 2024

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Raw milk: regulatory loophole gives Swiss the freedom to skip pasteurisation

This content was published on Oct 8, 2024 The sale of raw milk is banned in some parts of the world but Switzerland counts on labelling and personal responsibility.

Medicines regulators weigh hope and hype with new Alzheimer’s drugs

This content was published on Sep 30, 2024 Swissmedic is expected to decide on the approval of the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in two decades. The decision won’t be easy.

Cosmetic pesticides are making it to your apple. Is that a bad thing?

This content was published on Sep 12, 2024 Plant growth hormones are widely used in fruit cultivation to give consumers uniform, blemish-free products. But with little published research, the risks are as yet unknown.

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Swiss farms make space for beans and lentils

This content was published on Jul 22, 2024 Plant breeders, scientists and farmers in Zurich's countryside try to make the case for legume cultivation.

Battling the rising tide of fake medicine

This content was published on Jul 4, 2024 Sales of counterfeit drugs are booming around the world, putting thousands of lives at risk. Why is it so hard to stem the tide of fake medicine?

What are the ethical considerations in medically assisted reproduction?

Do you think the authorities should allow people diagnosed as infertile to have access to assisted reproductive technology?

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May 27, 2024

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