Exciting news! A range of essential medications will now be available for free, including treatments for chronic conditions and serious illnesses. This groundbreaking initiative aims to e...
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From now on, the medications "Amisulpride," "Perindopril" in combination with diuretics, "Guselkumab," "Apalutamide," and "Daratumumab" will be provided free of charge.
The agency explained that the inclusion of these medications in the list of outpatient drug provision is especially significant for individuals with chronic illnesses.
Specifically, "Amisulpride" is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other mental disorders. "Perindopril" in combination with diuretics is utilized for managing hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. "Guselkumab" is a medication used for treating psoriasis. "Apalutamide" is employed in the therapy of oncological diseases. "Daratumumab" is a drug for the treatment of malignant conditions.
"The measures taken aim to enhance the accessibility of quality medical care and improve the health of the population," the Ministry of Health stated in its justification for the decision.
Prescriptions for medications can be issued by advanced practice nurses, specialized nurses, and community nurses or paramedics, provided there is a doctor's note regarding the outpatient treatment course. If electronic prescription issuance is not feasible, prescriptions will be written on paper, signed by the doctor or nursing specialist (community nurse or paramedic) who prescribed the medication or medical device.
Meanwhile
The validity period for paper prescriptions for medications has been changed. It will now be at least 60 calendar days (currently 30 days). Exceptions include prescriptions for medications containing narcotic substances, psychotropic drugs, and potent substances, which are valid for one year, as well as prescriptions for medications provided under the guaranteed volume of free medical care or mandatory social health insurance, which are valid for two years.