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 quickly brings down the prices of prescription pharmaceuticals. For pharmaceuticals not exposed to competition, Swedish prices are in line with those of other countries.

» TLV's annual international price comparison of pharmaceuticals

Sweden receives SEK one billion in refunds from the pharmaceutical industry

Managed Entry Agreements between pharmaceutical companies and county councils dampen the cost increase and provide better conditions for early and equal access. TLV notes both factors in a report.

» Sweden receives SEK one billion in refunds from the pharmaceutical industry

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