Lyashko stated that prices for another 116 drugs will be reduced in pharmacies from April 1
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Prices for another 116 drugs are expected to decrease from April 1, Viktor Lyashko said. Prices will fall up to 52%, the average discount will be 17% on 222 drugs.
From April 1, it is planned to reduce prices for another 116 drugs. Prices are planned to be reduced for some drugs to 52% of the cost. This was stated by the Minister of Health Viktor Lyashko on the telethon, reports UNN.
For the top 100 drugs of Ukrainian production, which were most often bought by Ukrainians in pharmacies, from March 1, prices were reduced by 30%. Unfortunately, there are also substandard pharmacy chains, because the State Food and Consumer Service received 1,156 complaints in these 28 days that pharmacies did not reduce prices, and the State Food and Consumer Service has already fined 213,000 hryvnias based on the results of those inspections of complaints. However, we did not stop at these 100 drugs, and prices have already decreased for another 104 drugs during March, and from April 1, the price reduction for another 116 drugs is already starting
He noted that medicines will become cheaper from 52% to 5%, but a very expensive drug will become cheaper by 5%, so the discount will be significant.
On average, we reach 222 drugs. The average discount is fixed at 17%
Reminder
In February, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted Resolution No. 168, which provides for new rules for regulating the pharmaceutical market. In particular, restrictions were introduced on markups on supply and marketing and retail allowances for all medicines, not just for certain categories. In addition, the resolution prohibited retailers from entering into marketing agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers that allowed pharmacies to provide discounts for patients, implement social projects and train pharmacists.
The purpose of the resolution was to reduce the prices of medicines and increase their availability to the population. At the same time, patient organizations warned that excessive regulation could lead to drug shortages, closure of pharmacies in small towns and villages, and termination of social programs to support patients.
As reported UNN in the State Regulatory Service, despite the fact that this resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers is regulatory, it did not undergo their expertise. They emphasized that this is a violation of the Law on Regulatory Policy.