Welcome to the TLV

The Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency, TLV, is a central government agency whose remit is to determine whether a pharmaceutical product, medical device or dental care procedure shall be subsidized by the state. We also determine retail margins for all pharmacies in Sweden, regulate the substitution of medicines at the pharmacies and supervise certain areas of the pharmaceutical market.

Our mission

TLV’s annual international price comparison of pharmaceuticals

The Swedish system of substitutable pharmaceuticals with a ‘product-of-the-month’ quickly brings down the prices for
prescription pharmaceuticals with competition.

» TLV’s annual international price comparison of pharmaceuticals

An overview of the Swedish system for pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals

Pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals is key to achieving equal and affordable medical treatments. This report provide an overview of how the Swedish healthcare system is organised and operate to reach this aim.

» An overview of the Swedish system for pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals

Apply for reimbursement

Here you will find information on how to apply for reimbursement, pricing or price changes for a medicine.

» Apply for reimbursement

The Swedish system for pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals

– We hope this report will provide information on key issues to health care professionals and persons interested in the pharmaceutical market, says Svante Rasmuson, Head of unit at TLV.

» Report in English on the Swedish model for pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals