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Table 2 Average treatment cost (in Swiss Francs) per patient 2003-2007 across type of medical provider and different source of drug dispensation.

From: Supply sensitive services in Swiss ambulatory care: An analysis of basic health insurance records for 2003-2007

Type of care

Self dispensation

Mixed forms

Prescription only

Primary Care

345

403 (+14%)a

403 (+14%)

Gynecology

256

290 (+12%)

273 (+6%)

Pediatrics

240

266 (+10%)

271 (+11%)

Non-invasive Specialists

635

748 (+15%)

487 (-30%)

Invasive Specialists

326

316 (-3%)

304 (-7%)

Psychiatrists

1368

1726 (+21%)

1897 (+28%)

  1. a difference to self dispensation in brackets