Rada bans doctors from prescribing medicines under the influence of “financial incentives” from companies

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill that prohibits doctors from prescribing medicines on forms containing advertising information, and pharmacists will be required to provide accurate information about available analogs at the request of customers. This was reported by UNN with reference to the draft law No. 10293 and the press service of the Ministry of Health.

Details

According to the draft law, it is prohibited for doctors, pharmacists, and rehabilitation specialists to prescribe medicines, medical devices, or rehabilitation aids under the influence of direct or indirect financial incentives, namely:

receiving souvenirs and branded products;

bonuses, bonuses, and gifts;

return of part of the funds for the intended purpose;

participation in competitions, lotteries, and events from pharmaceutical representatives in exchange for an appointment.

Prescribing medicines on forms that contain advertising information or help control the frequency of prescriptions will also be banned. The restrictions will also apply to medical devices and rehabilitation aids.

When selling medicines, pharmacists will be obliged to provide reliable information on available analogs that may be equivalent in terms of their effect, composition or efficacy at the request of customers. In addition, it will be prohibited to conceal information about medicines with a similar active ingredient at a lower price for personal gain.

Recall

On August 16, the law on the legalization of medical cannabis came into force. The law regulates the production and trafficking of cannabis plants and will create conditions for patients to access the necessary treatment for cancer and other diseases, as well as post-traumatic stress disorders resulting from the war.