Market access for medical technologies in Sweden

In November 2025, the annual update of the Swedish NordDRG system was published to come into force on January 1, 2026. Five new DRGs were introduced. In 2026, to obtain DRG tariffs, individual DRG cost weights must be multiplied by a base rate of 81,142 SEK.

On October 27, 2025, the annual update of the Swedish procedure coding system (KVÅ) was released to come into force on January 1, 2026. A total of 35 new surgical (KKÅ) procedure codes were added in the fields of nephrology and urology, obstetrics and gynecology, interventional radiology, men’s health, and radiotherapy. Furthermore, 90 new medical (KMÅ) procedure codes were introduced concerning diagnostic imaging, radiology, gastrointestinal, and other fields.

In October 2025, the Swedish Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency (TLV) launched two new thematic horizon scans focusing on cancer care. The scans aim to identify innovative medical technologies that may be evaluated within the national Orderly introduction framework for medical technologies. Stakeholders, including industry representatives, are invited to submit proposals by November 30, 2025.