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Benu pharmacies join Ticino’s Rete Sant’Anna care network
Aevis Victoria is bringing Benu pharmacies in Ticino into the Rete Sant’Anna healthcare network through its subsidiary Swiss Medical Network.
The pharmacies belong to Phoenix Pharma Switzerland.
People insured under the Viva model in Ticino can go to a Benu pharmacy for initial advice, prevention services, vaccinations, help to stop smoking and checks on how they use their medicines.
Their family doctor will remain the main point of contact in their care.
Rete Sant’Anna has operated in Ticino since January 2025 and includes Centromedico centres, family doctors, specialists and Swiss Medical Network hospitals.
Aevis says the partnership is intended to improve access to care and coordination between services.
The company says the move expands its integrated-care strategy.
Aevis Victoria is adding Benu pharmacies in Ticino to the Rete Sant’Anna integrated care network through its subsidiary Swiss Medical Network.
People insured under the Viva model in Ticino can seek services directly at a Benu pharmacy.
The pharmacies will offer initial advice, prevention services, vaccinations, smoking-cessation support and checks on correct medication use.
Family doctors will remain the central point of contact in the care pathway.
Rete Sant’Anna has operated in Ticino since January 2025 and includes medical centres, family and specialist doctors, and Swiss Medical Network hospitals.
- Who
- Aevis Victoria, through Swiss Medical Network, is integrating Benu pharmacies operated by Phoenix Pharma Switzerland.
- What
- The pharmacies are joining the Rete Sant’Anna care network and will provide services to Viva-model policyholders.
- When
- The company announced the integration on Monday, 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Ticino, Switzerland.
- Why
- Aevis said the collaboration aims to expand integrated care and strengthen access to and coordination of care.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Rete Sant’Anna began operating in Ticino.
Aevis Victoria announced that Benu pharmacies in Ticino would join the network.
- Network
- Rete Sant’Anna
- Pharmacies
- Benu pharmacies operated by Phoenix Pharma Switzerland
- Region
- Ticino
- Eligible patients
- People insured under the Viva model in Ticino
- Services
- Initial advice, prevention, vaccination, smoking-cessation support and medication-use checks
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