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Drugmakers Hold Back Swiss Reimbursement Applications Amid Pricing Concerns

August 13, 2026August 16, 2026AdminLeave a Comment

Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly delaying applications for health-insurance reimbursement for new medicines in Switzerland, raising concerns about patient access to innovative treatments. A survey by Swiss pharmaceutical industry association Interpharma found that seven of 22 innovative medicines introduced between January 2025 and June 2026 were not submitted for inclusion on Switzerland’s mandatory health-insurance reimbursement list. […]

Global Drugmakers Commit Hundreds of Billions to Expand U.S. Manufacturing

August 10, 2026August 16, 2026AdminLeave a Comment

Major pharmaceutical companies are significantly expanding their manufacturing and research presence in the United States, with companies including Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, AstraZeneca and Novartis announcing investments that together approach $500 billion. The investments cover new manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, supply-chain infrastructure and expansions of existing sites. The moves come […]