Swiss non-profit drugmakers team up as funding shrinks
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Waning commitments to global health causes and big pharma’s financial imperatives are threatening the development of innovative drugs to help patients left on the sidelines of medicine.
Swiss healthcare costs rise faster than patients can keep up
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As Switzerland’s mandatory health insurance turns 30, an affordability crisis is forcing the country to take some difficult decisions to secure its future.
The art of the deal: what are Trump’s pharma announcements really worth?
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Big Pharma announced a series of groundbreaking agreements with the White House in 2025. But how much of it is just for show?
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Despite success with injectable drugs pharma companies are investing heavily in tablets, long considered the holy grail of obesity medicine.
Swiss drugmakers face mixed fortunes amid Trump’s tariff upheaval
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Pharma giants may escape the worst of the import tariffs threatened by the US. But Switzerland’s smaller developers face a more uncertain future.
How a clash with Roche exposed cracks in Swiss drug pricing system
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Switzerland’s new process to speed up patient access to the latest drugs hit its first major hurdle in a clash with Roche.
‘A wild west’: how one Swiss company aims to tame the botox boom
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Galderma, headquartered in canton Zug, is training thousands of doctors to administer jabs as the risk of botched procedures rises.
Dangerous delivery: how doctors in Geneva handled the hantavirus
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Geneva University Hospital was the first to identify the hantavirus variant behind an outbreak on a cruise ship in May 2026. Here’s how it did it.
When sperm crosses borders, national safeguards fall short
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The sperm of a Danish donor carried a cancer-causing genetic mutation that led to the deaths of children. Switzerland’s strict regulations make scenarios of this scale unlikely.
How private equity oversees the ethics of drug research
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Many drug trials are vetted by companies with ties to the drugmakers, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and patient safety.
When diagnosing a disease does more harm than good
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Switzerland has the highest number of MRI scanners per person in Europe. But more screening doesn’t always lead to better health outcomes.
Global concern over measles is rising. Should Switzerland worry?
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Measles is making a global comeback. In Switzerland, a crisis is unlikely – but authorities warn a strong vaccination rate remains crucial.
Swiss regulator and media clash over weight-loss drugs
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Swissmedic has taken legal action against media for alleged unauthorised advertising of weight-loss drugs. Swiss media say this is censorship.
What’s behind the peptide boom and why it matters to Switzerland
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Peptides are in growing demand for everything from weight loss to rare cancers. This is good news for Swiss peptide makers.
From Covid to Hormuz, what has Switzerland learned about drug shortages?
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While immediate drug shortages aren’t expected, experts say the Middle East conflict could impact medicine availability in Switzerland.
Explainer: why Roche’s supercomputer is a big deal
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Pharma companies are racing to acquire microchips and achieve the most powerful AI capacity in the industry. But drug development is tricky and AI talents scarce.
Why unemployment in Switzerland is increasing more than elsewhere in Europe
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The number of people in Switzerland who are out of work increased for the second year in a row. This contrasts with the situation in the European Union.
US trade deal forces reckoning for Swiss pharma powerhouse
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Swiss pharma made massive investment promises to the US that are fueling anxiety about the industry’s future in Switzerland.
Swiss drugmakers face mixed fortunes amid Trump’s tariff upheaval
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Pharma giants may escape the worst of the import tariffs threatened by the US. But Switzerland’s smaller developers face a more uncertain future.
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Ypsomed CEO explains why US tariffs are not a worry and why he sees more growth from diabetes and obesity treatments such as Ozempic.
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Every patient in Switzerland receives a copy of their medical bills. But while the law promises transparency, hospital invoices remain almost impossible for ordinary patients to decipher.
Swiss healthcare costs rise faster than patients can keep up
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As Switzerland’s mandatory health insurance turns 30, an affordability crisis is forcing the country to take some difficult decisions to secure its future.
Switzerland needs to improve cervical cancer screening
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Most of Europe uses HPV tests to screen for potential related cancers, but not Switzerland. It’s time the country updates to the gold standard.
Dangerous delivery: how doctors in Geneva handled the hantavirus
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Geneva University Hospital was the first to identify the hantavirus variant behind an outbreak on a cruise ship in May 2026. Here’s how it did it.
From Covid to Hormuz, what has Switzerland learned about drug shortages?
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While immediate drug shortages aren’t expected, experts say the Middle East conflict could impact medicine availability in Switzerland.
How Switzerland bought rapid access to Covid vaccines
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Switzerland released full Covid vaccine contracts, revealing the prices and terms it took for rapid access to vaccines during the pandemic.
Cured but uninsurable: the hidden financial burden of surviving cancer in Switzerland
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More people are surviving cancer than ever before. But in Switzerland a historical diagnosis can follow former patients for years.
Can Swiss pharma giant Roche reshape the obesity market?
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Swiss pharmaceutical firm Roche is investing billions in new obesity treatments in hopes of breaking into a highly competitive market.
The art of the deal: what are Trump’s pharma announcements really worth?
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Big Pharma announced a series of groundbreaking agreements with the White House in 2025. But how much of it is just for show?
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Every patient in Switzerland receives a copy of their medical bills. But while the law promises transparency, hospital invoices remain almost impossible for ordinary patients to decipher.
Swiss non-profit drugmakers team up as funding shrinks
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Waning commitments to global health causes and big pharma’s financial imperatives are threatening the development of innovative drugs to help patients left on the sidelines of medicine.
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Drug development has always been expensive and risky, but now it’s measurably more so than a decade ago. Here are three reasons why.
What’s behind the peptide boom and why it matters to Switzerland
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Peptides are in growing demand for everything from weight loss to rare cancers. This is good news for Swiss peptide makers.
Middle-aged Swiss men are chasing testosterone. Doctors aren’t sold.
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Widely prescribed in the US, demand for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is rising in Switzerland, putting pressure on doctors to get a complex diagnosis right.
‘A wild west’: how one Swiss company aims to tame the botox boom
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Galderma, headquartered in canton Zug, is training thousands of doctors to administer jabs as the risk of botched procedures rises.
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The story of how one mother is uniting families and researchers around the world to find a cure for her son’s rare disease.
Swiss healthcare costs rise faster than patients can keep up
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As Switzerland’s mandatory health insurance turns 30, an affordability crisis is forcing the country to take some difficult decisions to secure its future.
Switzerland needs to improve cervical cancer screening
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Most of Europe uses HPV tests to screen for potential related cancers, but not Switzerland. It’s time the country updates to the gold standard.
Six charts show challenges facing Swiss pharmaceutical industry
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The pharma industry is a mainstay of the Swiss economy and a global heavyweight. But the rise of new players could shake things up.
Crans-Montana: when a medical bill is not just a bill
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After the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana, unexpected hospital invoices sent across the border ignited tensions between Switzerland and Italy – and revealed how systems clash when tragedy strikes.
Dangerous delivery: how doctors in Geneva handled the hantavirus
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Geneva University Hospital was the first to identify the hantavirus variant behind an outbreak on a cruise ship in May 2026. Here’s how it did it.
Good news for Switzerland: US is fast-tracking psychedelics for mental health
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Switzerland is the only country in Europe offering psychedelic treatments, but access remains extremely limited for patients. US support means things could change. An analysis by Swissinfo.
Truth or tale: can pharma companies set prices for new drugs as high as they want?
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Debates over drug pricing have prompted Swissinfo readers to ask whether pharma companies can set prices for new drugs as high as they want.
From Covid to Hormuz, what has Switzerland learned about drug shortages?
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While immediate drug shortages aren’t expected, experts say the Middle East conflict could impact medicine availability in Switzerland.
How Switzerland bought rapid access to Covid vaccines
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Switzerland released full Covid vaccine contracts, revealing the prices and terms it took for rapid access to vaccines during the pandemic.
Cured but uninsurable: the hidden financial burden of surviving cancer in Switzerland
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More people are surviving cancer than ever before. But in Switzerland a historical diagnosis can follow former patients for years.
Can Swiss pharma giant Roche reshape the obesity market?
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Swiss pharmaceutical firm Roche is investing billions in new obesity treatments in hopes of breaking into a highly competitive market.
Explainer: why Roche’s supercomputer is a big deal
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Pharma companies are racing to acquire microchips and achieve the most powerful AI capacity in the industry. But drug development is tricky and AI talents scarce.
Trump promised the ‘world’s lowest’ drug prices. We checked the numbers.
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The TrumpRx website claims to offer the best prices for medications. Here’s where Americans still pay more — and much more.
Drugmakers reassess Europe as Trump overhauls drug-pricing rules
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President Trump’s drug-pricing overhaul has triggered an earthquake in Europe as drugmakers scramble to protect their bottom lines.
Why unemployment in Switzerland is increasing more than elsewhere in Europe
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The number of people in Switzerland who are out of work increased for the second year in a row. This contrasts with the situation in the European Union.
The art of the deal: what are Trump’s pharma announcements really worth?
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Big Pharma announced a series of groundbreaking agreements with the White House in 2025. But how much of it is just for show?
Could a Danish‑style sperm donor scandal happen in Switzerland?
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A sperm donor in Denmark carrying a cancer‑causing gene had almost 200 children… Could something like that happen in Switzerland?
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In episode 6 of this season’s Swiss Connection science podcast, we look at the role of relationships and perceptions in longevity.
