Generics: guaranteed, good, affordable

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Benefits thanks to generics

• Savings without loss of quality
  Generics are medications that contain the same active ingredients in the same quantities as the original formula. On average, they cost 30% less – in some cases even up to 60% less. And this for the same quality!
• Guaranteed quality
  Generics meet the same quality requirements set by the Swiss public authorities as the original medications. The generally lower prices for the same quality are a result of the expiration of the patent protection on the active ingredient.
• Premium to premium stabilisation
  Together with pharmacists, ÖKK advocates the promotion of generics. The resulting prescription of more affordable medications would make savings of up to CHF 300 million per year possible in Switzerland.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist
  Generics are already available for many medications today, and new ones are appeairng every day. The choice of correct medication is a requirement for successful treatment. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if there is a suitable generic for the proposed treatment. If your prescription is for an original medication, the pharmacist can dispense a more affordable imitation medication upon your request and inform your doctor of the switch.