Payment participation system for medicines
Payment participation system
Payment participation system for purchasing medicines is based on a graduated contribution rate, whereby each individual pays proportionately less as his/her cost of medication increases within a twelve-month period.
When does the new payment period start?
A twelve-month payment period shall begin at the first purchase of medicinal products after the end of the second twelve-month period.
Example: An individual purchases a medicinal product that has a payment participation for the first time on 15 April 2021, as this period will end on 15 April 2022. A new period shall then begin when the person in question buys back a medicinal product that has a payment participation after the abovementioned period has expired.
Individuals can view their payment status in My pages - Health - Medicine.
Overpayments and refunds
Information on payments by individuals in pharmacies is generally received by Iceland Health on a daily basis. If you have paid too much for a purchase of medicines or your entitlement status has changed during the 12 month period, an automatic recalculation will be made which will adjust the payment status once a week.
Medicines co-pay system
Service provider
Iceland Health