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Medicine put to the test

The independent Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (Institut für Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Gesundheitswesen, IQWiG) examines the benefits and harms of medical interventions for patients. We provide information about the advantages and disadvantages of examination and treatment methods in the form of scientific reports and easily understandable health information.

European benefit assessment of medicinal products

Since early 2025, EU countries have been cooperating more closely in the assessment of new medicinal products under the EU HTA procedure, the European benefit assessment. The aim is to provide Member States with a scientifically sound basis for decisions in their health systems. IQWiG is currently involved in three procedures as an assessor and in another one as a co-assessor.

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Easily understandable information for the general public

InformedHealth.org is the English-language version of the German website Gesundheitsinformation.de. By publishing this bilingual website, IQWiG fulfils part of its legal mandate to inform the general public about health issues. By offering a wide range of different topics, the website addresses both patients and (healthy) consumers.

Breast cancer

Being diagnosed with breast cancer usually makes people feel very frightened and anxious. But if you get breast cancer for the first time and it hasn’t spread far, there’s a good chance that treatment can lead to full recovery. There are also many support services that help people in everyday life, to return to work and cope emotionally with breast cancer.

Deviated septum in the nose (nasal septal deviation)

Nasal septal deviation is when the septum (a thin wall dividing the two air passages in the nose) bends to one side. It can cause snoring, headaches and problems with breathing through the nose. Sinusitis and other infections may also be more common. Surgery is considered in severe cases.

Getting involved

Current commenting procedures and calls for tenders