HTA project overview

Are you interested in what phase a certain HTA project is currently at or do you want to know whether a decision on reimbursement has already been made for a certain HTA project? You will find this information in our project overview table.

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HTA Topic Phase Reimbursement decision
Multigene-expression tests for breast cancer HTA report (assessment)  
Vitamin B12 tests Completed

No change in criteria for reimbursement* (in German)

Circular letter reimbursement analyses (in German)

Medications against dementia in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's disease  Decision In progress
Hormone tests in suspected thyroid dysfunction  Completed

No change in criteria for reimbursement* 

Target agreement with specialist associations

Magnesium supplements Pre-Scoping  
Betahistine dihydrochloride and drugs containing cinnarizine in the treatment of Ménière's disease and menière-like syndromes such as dizziness, ringing in the ears, tinnitus and impaired hearing HTA protocol  
Palbociclib (Ibrance®), ribociclib (Kisqali®) and abemaciclib (Verzenios®) as a treatment for advanced breast cancer Completed No change in criteria for reimbursement*
Use of the hormone Levothyroxine to treat a slightly underactive thyroid gland Decision In progress
Infliximab reference product versus biosimilar for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Completed No change in criteria for reimbursement*
Sedative and sleep-promoting medicines for the treatment of chronic sleep disorders Decision In progress
Surgical widening of the subacromial space for the treatment of lower shoulder pain  Decision In progress
Comparison of dosing schedules for drugs to treat bone metastases Decision In progress
Statins in the primary prevention of cardiovascular events and mortality in Switzerland Completed Restriction on reimbursement (in German)
The treatment of hypercholesterolaemia and mixed/combined hyperlipidaemia with ezetimibe-containing medicines Completed Restriction on reimbursement (in German)
Long-term physiotherapy after a stroke, in multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease Completed No change in criteria for reimbursement*
Vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty in patients with symptomatic osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures Completed Restriction on reimbursement (in German)
Denosumab (Prolia®) for the treatment of osteoporosis Decision In progress
Medical cannabis for treating various symptoms in Switzerland Completed No reimbursement (in German)
Corneal collagen crosslinking for the treatment of progressive keratoconus Completed Restriction on reimbursement (in German)
Chondroitin sulfate in osteoarthritis Decision Pending due to ongoing appeal
Blood thinner treatment after stent surgery Completed No change in criteria for reimbursement*
Vitamin D Testing Completed Restriction on reimbursement (in German)
Oral anticoagulants for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation Completed No change in criteria for reimbursement*
Point-of-care diagnostic tests Scoping  
Treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee and the hip via glucocorticoid injection Appraisal/ recommendation  
Prevenzione dell’emicrania cronica ed episodica con antagonisti del CGRP Completed Temporary admission with restriction on reimbursement (link to follow)
Comparison of surgical improvement of vascular blood flow with drug therapy in subjects with chronic cardiovascular disease Appraisal/ recommendation  
Antidepressants for depression Completed No change in criteria for reimbursement*
Reduced duration of trastuzumab treatment in HER2-positive early breast cancer Appraisal/ recommendation  
Olmesartan mono- and combination therapies in patients with essential hypertension Completed No change in criteria for reimbursement*
Treatment of non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease patients with proton pump inhibitors Decision In progress
Iron therapy for iron deficiency without anaemia Decision Pending due to ongoing appeal
Glinides and glitazones in people with diabetes Completed Restriction on reimbursement (in German)
Blood glucose self-monitoring in people with insulin-untreated type 2 diabetes mellitus  Completed Restriction on reimbursement (in German)
Folate tests for suspected folate deficiency Appraisal/ recommendation  
Knee arthroscopy for the treatment of degenerative changes Decision In progress
Removal of osteosynthesis materials (e.g. screws, plates, nails and wires) used to treat bone fractures Completed No change in criteria for reimbursement*
Spinal implants in patients with therapy-resistant pain and/or neurological symptoms Completed Restriction on reimbursement (in German)
Tumor treating fields (TTFields) for patients with  glioblastoma Completed Change in criteria for reimbursement (in German)
Immunotherapy with CAR-T cells to treat blood cancer and lymph node cancer Appraisal/ recommendation  
Thermoablation for benign thyroid nodules Pre-Scoping  
Injection therapies with corticosteroids for chronic tendinopathy or enthesopathy Pre-Scoping  
Superficial/deep heat in physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions Pre-Scoping  
Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma Pre-Scoping  
Valerian extracts for sleep disorders, anxiety or restlessness Pre-Scoping  
Benzodiazepines for anxiety disorders Pre-Scoping  
Trikafta® for the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis Completed Temporary admission with restriction on reimbursement (in German)
Ginkgo biloba in patients with decreasing mental performance, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, vertigo or tinnitus Pre-Scoping  
*= effectiveness, appropriateness and economic efficiency criteria met

Last modification 01.11.2024

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