German Industry Tries To Nip Homeopathy Debate In The Bud As France Decides In Favour Of De-Reimbursement
Executive Summary
As France decides to de-reimburse homeopathic medicines, discussions about whether this should be applied to Germany are being re-opened by politicians and high-profile representatives from the country's statutory health insurance system. Industry has responded by saying "no" to de-reimbursement, as the German system allows consumers to choose between insurers based on their views of homeopathy.