The price watchdog is criticising the price of generic medicines – noting the cost in Switzerland is far more than any other European country.
In Spain the cheapest generic drug is 27% less than here and, in the UK, as much as 84% cheaper.
The watchdog says there’s still scope for further healthcare savings and suggests pricing should be based on comparisons in other countries.
Car tax fall-out continues
The political fallout of the new Geneva car tax is continuing.
Police release unpixelated images of suspects
Prosecutors in Bern have taken the unusual step of releasing unpixellated images of two men suspected of being involved in a brutal attack in the city last April.
Cassis cancels event on protestor fears
The Foreign Minister, Ignazio Cassis, has pulled out of an event at the University of Fribourg after pro-Palestinian students called for a demonstration aimed at disrupting the event.
New train carriages unveiled
Swiss Federal Railways have unveiled the carriages of the future.
Geneva car owners shocked at tax hike
Despite voters agreeing to the move in March – some Geneva car owners are shocked at the new tax they will have to pay next year.
Illegal satellite dishes on Russian Mission
The Russian Permanent Mission in Geneva seems to be strengthening its electronic eavesdropping.
