Comment on the Ordinance on criteria for inclusion of medicinal products in CHIF list

Comment on the Ordinance on criteria for inclusion of medicinal products in CHIF list

AmCham raises concerns over HZZO’s draft rule, warning it may limit access to new medicines and increase administrative and financial burdens for manufacturers.

AmCham warns that HZZO’s proposed regulation imposes administrative and financial burdens that may delay patient access to innovative drugs. It criticizes the requirement for a drug to be reimbursed in 10 EU countries as discriminatory. Concerns are also raised about undefined guidelines for cost-effectiveness analysis, increasing documentation costs, and lack of secure digital platforms. AmCham recommends withdrawing the draft and initiating a transparent and inclusive process with all relevant healthcare stakeholders.