Recognition for real added value
Health insurers recognise the important role that pharmacies play in ensuring a high-quality healthcare system. They are increasingly offering reimbursement for their consultation and healthcare services.
Low-threshold, highly qualified, six to seven days a week: advice and healthcare services in pharmacies represent real added value for the population and relieve the burden on the healthcare system. We are constantly expanding our range of services and are committed to ensuring that the expertise and services of our pharmacy staff are adequately covered within the Swiss pharmacy market. Health insurers also welcome the strengthening of the role of pharmacies and are increasingly incorporating their services into their basic insurance models.
For example, as part of the Favorit Medpharm models and the new Favorit Multichoice model, SWICA policyholders can contact one of the approximately 130 participating pharmacies of the Galenica Group for an initial assessment. Under the Primaflex insurance, Groupe Mutuel now also covers pharmacy services such as diabetes checks in addition to the initial assessment. Assura relies on pharmacies offering added value, especially when it comes to purchasing medication: those who purchase their medication from an Assura-approved pharmacy benefit from preferential terms. Assura’s Pharmed model includes all Sun Store pharmacies and some Amavita branches. The recognition of pharmacy services is also reflected in supplementary insurance models: for example, CSS pays for various health checks in pharmacies.
We look forward to continuing our constructive discussions with health insurers. The pleasing development in the cooperation with the various health insurers is proof of the important role of the pharmacy in the Swiss healthcare market as the point of contact for health concerns.