Value of pharmaceutical sales in Sweden 2000-2021
Pharmaceutical sales in Sweden increased since 2000 when the sales value amounted to around 21 billion Swedish kronor, and reached the highest value in 2021 when pharmaceuticals were sold worth more than 53 billion Swedish kronor.
Highest sales of subsidized pharmaceuticals
The sales of pharmaceuticals in Sweden is divided into four prescription groups: subsidized prescription, unsubsidized pharmaceuticals, non-prescribed pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical for inpatient care. The largest part of the pharmaceutical sales in Sweden consists of sales of subsidized prescription pharmaceuticals.
The costs of subsidized pharmaceuticals
Subsidized pharmaceuticals in Sweden are partly paid by the patient, and when the patient has reached a set amount (maximum 2,350 Swedish kronor during 2020), the state subvention will cover the rest of the costs. The self-paid amount varies and set at a different maximum amount each year. In 2021, per capita expenditure on subsidized pharmaceuticals was 2,711 Swedish kronor.
Highest sales of subsidized pharmaceuticals
The sales of pharmaceuticals in Sweden is divided into four prescription groups: subsidized prescription, unsubsidized pharmaceuticals, non-prescribed pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical for inpatient care. The largest part of the pharmaceutical sales in Sweden consists of sales of subsidized prescription pharmaceuticals.
The costs of subsidized pharmaceuticals
Subsidized pharmaceuticals in Sweden are partly paid by the patient, and when the patient has reached a set amount (maximum 2,350 Swedish kronor during 2020), the state subvention will cover the rest of the costs. The self-paid amount varies and set at a different maximum amount each year. In 2021, per capita expenditure on subsidized pharmaceuticals was 2,711 Swedish kronor.
